IULA 2009 is seeking urban design solutions for the challenges of dynamic population development and changing economies, as well as creative concepts for social and economic integration within the city and its districts, placing special emphasis on energy-effi cient and resource-optimised construction.

Category A will honour ground-breaking, newly built or redeveloped urban architecture.
Relevant urban design projects will be considered, including residential blocks or mixed-use areas, offi ces, neighbourhood developments, work places, housing estates and urban districts. Sustainable and innovative contributions to urban architecture and livable, economically and socially viable cities of the future are required.

Category B will recognise an initiative, concept, design or research project on sustainable urban development. The content should correspond with the objectives for Category A. In addition, comprehensive concepts or strategies on the sustainable and creative treatment of resources may be submitted.