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Preface
Sustainable urban development is a multi-dimensional complex challenge. To
meet the challenge of growth dynamics without destroying the environment
and social harmony, sensitive city planning and design of urban spaces play
a key role in creating high-quality living environment.
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd., as part of its vision and
mission of promoting sustainable habitats, recognizes and rewards excellence
in the design of habitats through its HUDCO Design Awards (HDA). HUDCO
launched the HDA in 2012 to encourage and appreciate innovative designs
that aim to make our cities more liveable, inclusive, and environmentally
sustainable. Since then, HUDCO conducts HDA every year to acknowledge the
creative and innovative design interventions demonstrated by professionals
in urban development. Over the years, HUDCO Design Awards has received encouraging responses
from professionals and motivated us to continue with the competition. I, on behalf of HUDCO, extend
our sincere gratitude and heartiest congratulations to the award winners for contributing towards
positive change through innovative design and sustainable solutions.
For the HUDCO Design Awards 2022-23, HUDCO invited original ground-breaking works done by
professionals in the development sector. The entries received from all over India were evaluated
by a team of eminent experts who selected winners for the five different categories; namely, Cost
Effective Rural / Urban Housing deploying Innovative / Emerging & Disaster Resistant Technology,
New & Innovative Town Design Solutions / Eco-Cities, Conservation of Heritage, Green Buildings,
and, Landscape Planning & Design. Our special thanks to the jury for accepting the arduous task of
selecting excellence and extraordinariness.
The compilation of award-winning projects titled “HUDCO Design Awards 2022-23” is for dissemination
to all stakeholders, including urban local bodies and professionals, and for its release on HUDCO
Annual Day 2023. I heartily commend the immaculate work of the HDA Team in the conduct of the
event, and the collaborative efforts of HUDCO Regional Offices and Finance, Administration, IT and
Public Relations Wings of Hudco, who worked in tandem with the HDA team to make it a success.
The HDA 2022-23 highlights the creative and innovative thinking of urban professionals, aimed at
making our cities sustainable and more liveable. I sincerely hope the viable alternatives elucidate the
potential to make a difference for the betterment of our future and provide insight to development
professionals.
M Nagaraj
April 25 2023 Director Corporate Planning
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