Awards for Excellence in Design honor Brooklyn projects
The winners of the 39th Annual Awards for Excellence in Design were announced on Friday by Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Vicki Been, Public Design Commission President Signe Nielsen and Executive Director Keri Butler.
And, as always, Brooklyn was well-represented.
The 14 winning projects were selected by the Public Design Commission from the hundreds of submissions reviewed in 2020 and exemplify how thoughtful and creative civic design can provide public spaces that enhance New Yorkers’ health and well-being. This year’s awards focused on city parks, which have been essential places for people to gather safely throughout the pandemic.