The Political Fabric of Design Competitions

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Economics, Economic Development and Real Estate
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Design competitions are commissioned for many reasons, almost none of which have to do with design and all of which have to do with political motivations. A political agenda always presides over the important but ancillary search for new design possibilities, innovative solutions, or a compelling architectural or urban vision. Though political agendas vary quite a lot, they are lodged in the fundamental need to create or cultivate a strong constituency and garner the necessary resources to advance a desired project.

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2006-08-01
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2023-05-17T00:26:32.000
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Reprinted from Politics of Design: Competitions for Public Projects, edited by Catherine Malmberg, August 2006, Section 1, pages 29-52. Published by the Policy Institute for the Region. Publisher URL: http://pri.dreamhost.com/conference_12.html
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