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Who can apply?
1. Anybody who is interested in urbanism may apply: architects, artists, designers, researchers, planners and residents alike.
2. We accept proposals from both individuals and collectives. You do not have to be a member of a group or organization.
3. We encourage collaborations that form inter-disciplinary teams.
1. Yes, there is no limit to the number of projects submitted
2. Individuals may belong to more than one team.
What types of projects will be accepted?
1. Projects that directly refer to the theme defined by the open call.
2. We prefer projects that address the areas for intervention indicated in the open call.
3. We prefer projects that involve local resident participants.
4. The proposal may address one or more urban areas.
5. Urban Action is the key phrase. We are interested in actions that offer alternatives in urban space, rather than objects that can be placed in that space.
What is the budget for each project?
1. Accepted proposals will receive an initial planning and development budget.
2. The initial development budget depends on the nature of the project and may reach up to $2,000.
3. In addition, accepted planners will be asked to submit a detailed budget that will be further discussed by the Biennale team and the Municipality.
4. Each budget will take into consideration the unique needs of the planners, including accommodation and travel expenses if necessary.
5. Final budget distribution will depend on the number of projects chosen, municipal funds designated for each site and on possible collaborations with external bodies.
6. Based on the 2008 Biennale it’s estimated that project budgets will range between $2,500-$100,000.
1. We are looking for concepts that address and respond to the Municipality’s plans. Projects may offer supporting plans to the municipal one, affect the municipal plan directly, or offer interventions that address the temporary situations created by the municipal change.
Must projects take physical form?
1. Projects may or may not take physical form. Projects may be documentaries (film, photography, etc), education-based, community-based, research-based, etc.