The American Institute of Architects today released the winners of the 2017 Institute Honor Awards for Regional & Urban Design. This year's recipients showcased excellence in urban design through five recognized projects across the Unites States and Mexico.

The jury comprised chair Susin Chin, FAIA, of New York City's Design Trust for Public Space; David W. Benn, AIA, of Balttimore-based Cho Benn Holback + Associates; James S. Bershof, FAIA, of Denver's OZ Architecture; Shelia Kennedy, FAIA, of Boston-based Kennedy & Violich Architecture; Robert L. Ooley, FAIA, of Santa Barbara, Calif.'s County Government, Architect for Santa Barbara County in California.

Cleveland Civic Core
Ed LaCasse Cleveland Civic Core

Cleveland Civic Core by LMN Architects

Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan
Courtesy SOM / © Amtrak Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan

Philadelphia 30th Street Station District Plan by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Reinventing Vilonia
Courtesy of University of Arkansas Community Design Center Reinventing Vilonia

Reinventing Vilonia by UA Community Design Center

Regeneracion: A vision for the campus and district of the Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
Courtesy of Sasaki Associates Regeneracion: A vision for the campus and district of the Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico

Regeneracion: A vision for the campus and district of the Tecnologico de Monterrery, Mexico by Sasaki Associates

Rock Marine Chapel
Courtesy of Landing Studio Rock Marine Chapel

Rock Chapel Marine by Landing Studio

Visit ARCHITECT's Project Gallery to view more projects recognized in the 2017 AIA Honor Awards.