Photography Competition for Festival of regenerative urbanism

Show us what regenerative urbanism looks like through your lens.

From green infrastructure and urban farms to cultural precincts and community led spaces, capture the everyday actions transforming cities for people and the planet.

This year’s theme explores how we can move beyond sustainability to actively restore, renew and revitalise our urban ecosystems. Whether it’s food, energy, transport, water or housing, submit a photo that reflects a regenerative future.

Photographs will be judged on quality, creativity and relevance to the theme. Winning entries will receive a cash prize and be showcased during the Festival.

Organised by the Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative in collaboration with PIA Emerging Planners.

Submit your entry

Disclaimer: We reserve the right to award or withhold prizes at our discretion.

Key dates

14th July

Competition opens

25th August

Competition closes

To be announced

Winner announcement / Award night

Judging panel

The judging panel will comprise two members from the PIA Emerging Planners, along with the special exhibition curators, Dr Ian Woodcock and Dr Vera Xia.

guidelines

- Open to NSW and ACT tertiary students.
- A short photo caption (max 7 words)
- A statement (max 150 words) that:
  - Describe the photo and how it reflects the theme.
  - Include potential lessons for urban design or policy.
  - State contextual details like location, date or any additional artistic treatment (e.g. photoshop).
- Featured in a digital exhibition on the FoU website.
- Shown as a rolling slideshow at the PIA Emerging Planners event.
- May be published (with attribution) in the FoU Review.
Judging / Criteria for submissions:
- Technical: Composition, lighting, exposure, colour and contrast.
- Artistic: Creativity, storytelling, impact
- Theme: Adherence to the idea of ‘regenerative urbanism’.
- $500 JB Hi-Fi cash voucher

Ready to enter?

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