Tactical Urbanism NOW! 2025

BRIEF

The annual Tactical Urbanism NOW! competition is set to encourage creative and forward-thinking designers to propose new original spaces fostering long-term and sustainable changes. For its 5^th edition, the competition invites participants to embrace a “hyperlocal yet scalable” mindset.

The challenges of the 21st century demand new models of urban living, driven by evolving environmental concerns, shifting social dynamics and technological innovation. In recent years, cities have become laboratories for bold experimentation, rethinking how public spaces can respond to the complexities of contemporary life.

Tactical Urbanism NOW! calls on architects, planners, designers and creatives from all disciplines to propose projects that redefine the role of public spaces in a dynamic and interconnected world.

PRIZES & MENTIONS

• 1^st Prize: 5.000€
• 2^nd Prize: 2.000€
• 3^rd Prize: 1.000€
• 4 Golden Mentions: 500€ each
• 10 Honorable Mentions: coupon for a free competition
• 30 Finalists: published on TerraViva channels

GUIDELINES

The competition seeks projects that not only solve functional issues but also spark community engagement, resilience, and sustainability. Whether transforming an empty lot into a dynamic neighborhood gathering spot or reinventing an underpass as a thriving public space, the goal is to demonstrate how small, thoughtful changes can leave a lasting impact on the urban fabric. 

As always, this competition allows participants to choose any location worldwide for their intervention. The key lies in demonstrating how your chosen site can become a catalyst for transformation. The idea is to discover opportunities in areas that might otherwise be overlooked, leveraging simple, tactical changes to breathe new life into them.

While the possibilities are endless, contestants are asked to explain the reasoning behind their concept. These small-scale projects, like acupuncture points, channel energy into the urban fabric, igniting systemic improvements that resonate far beyond their immediate footprint.

REQUESTED MATERIAL

Two A1 panels (59,4 x 84,1 cm) landscape oriented + a brief text describing the proposal (250-500 words);

JURY

• Vincent Rault (Lisbon, Portugal) | Muro Atelier
• Rowan Elselmy (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) |DEOND
• Alan Gancberg (Buenos Aires, Argentina) | Crucial Urbanismo
• Teresa Pontini (Milan, Italy) | Urban Consultant
• Pablo Castillo Luna (Las Palmas, Spain)| À la Sauvette
• Yiqing Wu (New York, United States) | Field Operations 
• Leonardo Zuccaro (Milan, Italy) | PoliMi + COpE
• Wei Dou (New York, United States) | SWA Group

SCHEDULE

• Competition Opening: December 2^nd 2024
• 79 € “Early” Registrations: December 2^nd - June 6^th
• 99 € “Standard” Registrations: June 6^th - September 19^th
• 129 € “Late” Registrations: September 19^th – October 31^st   
• Submission Deadline: October 31^st (3:00 pm CET)
• Winners Announcement: December 1^st 2025

Download full brief here: https://www.terravivacompetiti...

REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to architects, landscape designers, interior designers, students, enthusiasts, engineers, artists, makers and anyone interested in the fields of architecture and design. Participants can join the competition either individually or with a team.

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