Yonge Street north of Queen Street, 1901 (City of Toronto Archives)

The Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) invites submissions for this years poster design competition to promote and raise awareness around walkability. The purpose of the competition is to produce an image that draws attention to the value of pedestrian oriented design in cities, and that illustrates how a culture of walking can enhance economic, social, and ecological sustainability. Fostering a robust culture of walking will make daily life in the city healthier, richer, and more enjoyable. Creating spaces for sustainable and active modes of transportation on city streets is essential, through streets, public spaces, and environments that promote walking, cycling, and transit. The focus of this competition is how to foster a public realm which promotes walking and thus leads to a more sustainable city environment.

Competition Sponsors: Astley-Gilbert and the Public Realm Section, Transportation Services, City of Toronto

Competition Details:

Competition is open to everyone, including students and professional artists
Participants must register by April 6, 2010
Cash prizes: $1,000  first prize; $600  second prize; $400  third prize
Submissions are due by April 20, 2010 (only electronic submissions will be accepted)
Designs may use any form of photography, illustration, collage, or typography, provided no copyrights are violated in the design
Intellectual property rights (copyright and moral rights) of the poster design submissions will remain with the designers
Posters must be A1 size (594 x 841 mm / 23.4 x 33.1 inches)
Judging is scheduled for April 27, 2010


Full details about the competition, including a copy of the competition brief, are available on the TSA website or by writing to poster@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca.

Announcements and exhibition of winners will be made at the Toronto the Good party, which will take place in May. . The TSA will announce a list of exhibition venues at this time as well. Interested parties and sponsors should contact the TSA at tsa@torontosocietyofarchitects.ca.