John Thompson introduces finalists at Academy of Urbanism Awards 2015
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John Thompson introduces finalists at Academy of Urbanism Awards 2015

Published on 26 November 2014

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) Awards is an annual celebration of the best, most enduring or most improved cities, towns, neighbourhoods, streets and places.

John Thompson, Chairman of JTP and AoU Honorary President, together with AoU Poet in Residence, Ian McMillan, opened the event by introducing the 15 finalists to the assembled audience of academicians and representatives from the shortlisted places.

The top award of European City of the Year 2015 went to Rotterdam, commended in particular for its its unique approach to governance. Other awards went to Aberystwyth, which received the Great Town award; Holbeck Urban Village, which picked up the Great Neighbourhood award; Bridge Street / North Street in Taunton, which received the Great Street award; and St Pancras International, which won the Great Place award. Award winners were presented with a framed copy of Ian McMillan's poem about their place. The annual Academy of Urbanism Awards took place on Friday 14 November at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Central London.