The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce

NIAGARA REGION, October 8, 2008- For the fourth year in a row, Niagara Region and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation are calling for entries for the Niagara Community Design Awards, which recongize and celebrate excellence in community design. This year's awards continue to focus on projects that enhance the build environment, efficient use of land, and demonstrate creativity and vision. Nominations for the awards, to be presented next January, must be submitted to Terri Donia, Planner/Awards Coordinator, 905-685-4225 et. 3374 no later than 2:00 p.m. o Wednesday, November 26, 2008. The award categories include Small Scale Project, Larger Scale Project, Urban Design, Adaptive Re-use, Brownfield, Policy and Plans, and Leadership and Legacy. View a list of past award winners and further details and requirements for submitting nominations in the various categories, at www.niagararegion.ca/smarterniagara. Smarter Niagara is an initiative of Niagara Region and the Niagara Economic Development Corporation aimed at promoting the benefits of smart growth development and good planning processes. -30-