Tactical Urbanism NOW! 2026 – Terraviva Competitions

1. Introduction

The Tactical Urbanism NOW! 2026 competition is an opportunity for designers to explore how temporary and lightweight interventions can be powerful tools for testing ideas, responding to local conditions, and rethinking the future of public space.

2. Presentation

The competition is open to students, architects, designers, urban planners, engineers, artists, makers, activists, and anyone interested in architectural design. The objective is to create projects that demonstrate how tactical interventions can generate immediate impact while informing long-term transformation.

3. About the Project

The competition seeks proposals conceived as prototypes: flexible, testable, and rooted in real urban life. Projects must address issues such as climate stress, reclaiming space for people, or strengthening community ties.

4. Schedule

January 7, 2026: Competition launch;
June 5, 2026: Registration deadline;
September 25, 2026: Project submission deadline;
October 30, 2026: Jury results announcement.

5. Prizes

Prize Pool: $10,000 + public exhibition;
1st place: $5,000;
2nd place: $2,000;
3rd place: $1,000;
5 Golden Mentions: Coupon for a free membership;
10 Honorable Mentions: Coupon for a free competition;
30 Finalists: Publication on Terraviva’s channels.

6. Jury

Maryam Mahvash (Emily Carr University of Art and Design);
Mark Balzar (Open Fields);
Cecilia Galimberti (FAPyD- UNR);
Camilo Palma (Abarca Palma arquitectos);
Andrea Molina Cuadro (Estudio Latente);
Samuel Padilla Llano (CUC Universidad de la Costa);
Lisbet Ahon Vasquez (Sapienza Università di Roma);
Diogo Lopez Texeira (Hori-zonte).

Official Link:

https://www.terravivacompetitions.com/tactical-urbanism-competition-2026/