The Navigation Esplanade exemplifies what a community can achieve when it works together. A weekly farmers market in a food desert, and support of local artists through commissioned work are just two ways the Esplanade connects the community through its thoughtful programming and design. The judges appreciated the development team’s attention to community concerns while still designing with the future in mind.

Urban Land Institute award winners emphasize restoration and re-purposing in Culture Map’s story.

Houston Chronicle highlights ULI award winners: Navigation Esplanade and Heights Clock Tower