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WASHINGTON (November  21, 2014) – A new publication from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Visionaries in Urban Development: 15 Years of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize Winners, profiles 15 extraordinary leaders in community building who have received the Institute’s highest honor.

Established in 2000, the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development recognizes an individual, or an individual representing an institution, whose career demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of responsible development. The prize is funded by an endowment from the J.C. Nichols family and honors the legacy of the legendary Kansas City, Missouri, developer Jesse Clyde Nichols, a founding ULI member who is widely regarded as one of America’s most influential entrepreneurs in land use during the first half of the 20^th century.

The book, written by ULI Vice President of Strategic Communications Trish Riggs and other contributing authors, is a collection of feature articles written about the prize winners during the year they received the prize, with each piece focused on the lasting impact the individuals and the organizations they represent have made in championing the creation of communities that are prosperous, sustainable and highly livable. The recipients represent a broad spectrum of professions related to urban planning, design and development, ranging from public service to landscape architecture to housing development.

The winners (identified by positions held when awarded the Nichols Prize):

• 2000 – Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor, Charleston, South Carolina, honored for his leadership in the revival of downtown Charleston;
• 2001 – Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the former U.S. Senator representing New York, honored for his commitment to the preservation of inspirational public buildings and open space;
• 2002 – Gerald D. Hines, Founder and Chairman, Hines real estate organization, honored for quality development that is integrated into its surroundings;
• 2003 – Vincent Scully, former Professor, Yale University, honored for his influential teachings on the human scale of cities;
• 2004 – Richard D. Baron, Co-Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McCormack, Baron, Salazar,  honored for transformational mixed-income communities;
• 2005 – Albert B. Ratner Co-Chairman, Forest City Enterprises, Inc., and Forest City Enterprises, honored for  creating positive change through community development;
• 2006 – Peter Calthorpe, Principal, Calthorpe Associates, honored for his commitment to pedestrian-friendly communities that foster social interaction;
• 2007 – Sir Stuart Lipton, Deputy Chairman, Chelsfield Partners, honored for his dedication to public space as a focal point that provides a sense of community;
• 2008 – F. Barton Harvey, III former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Community Partners, and Enterprise Community Partners, honored for adding to Enterprise’s legacy of building affordable, appealing communities;
• 2009 – Amanda M. Burden, Commissioner of the New York City Planning Commission, honored for her dedication to improving the overall quality of life for residents in all the city’s boroughs;
• 2010 – Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago, honored for his ability to bring his multiple priorities for the city to fruition to create greater economic prosperity, sustainability and livability;
• 2011 – His Highness The Aga Khan, 49^th spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims and leader of the secular Aga Khan Development Network, honored for his longtime support for development, cultural preservation and philanthropy to benefit underserved Islamic communities;
• 2012 – Peter Walker, Founder of PWP Landscape Architecture, honored for his highly influential, inspiring landscape designs for public spaces that are deeply ingrained in the urban fabric;
• 2013 – J. Ronald Terwilliger, Chairman Emeritus of Trammell Crow Residential, honored for his significant philanthropic support for and tireless advocacy of affordable housing; and
• 2014 – Dr. Judith Rodin, President of The Rockefeller Foundation, honored for her leadership while President of the University of Pennsylvania in reviving the neighborhood surrounding Penn; and her leadership in creating healthy, resilient communities worldwide at The Rockefeller Foundation.

Visionaries in Urban Development is a source of inspiration for all who are interested in how urban design and development contribute to thriving communities, said ULI Global Chief Executive Officer Patrick L. Phillips. “While each recipient has profoundly affected community building in different ways, the characteristic they all share, which unites them and makes them very deserving of the Nichols Prize, is a deep understanding  of how their work contributes to civic pride – the driving force behind communities that are cherished for generations,” he said. “Anyone seeking to make a positive, lasting impact on the built environment need look no further than this book to see that ideas and ideals can become reality.”

Order Information:  Visionaries in Urban Development (ISBN: 978-0-87420-348-6) is $59.95 (ULI members receive a 25-percent discount; for details, e-mail [email protected] or call 800-321-5011). Copies can be ordered at bookstore.uli.org and other book retailers. Complimentary copies are available for the media.

About the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development
The ULI J.C. Nichols Prize is funded by an endowment from the family of J.C. Nichols to the ULI Foundation. A management committee including ULI representatives and members of the Nichols family directs the prize program. More information on the prize program is available at uli.org.

About the Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute (uli.org) is a global nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the institute has nearly 33,000 members representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines.