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The LivCom Awards were launched in 1997 and are endorsed by the United Nations Environment Programme, (UNEP), with which it shares a Memorandum of Understanding. The LivCom Awards is the World’s only Awards Competition focussing on International Best Practice regarding the management of the local environment. The objective of LivCom is to develop and share International Best Practice, with the further objective of improving the quality of life of individual citizens through the creation of ‘liveable communities’.
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Finalists
Livcom 2012 Finalists
Whole Cities Invited to Finals as at 16th September
Category A - Population up to 20,000
Gotarrendura, Castilla y Leon
Jinhwa, Tainan
Nieuwpoort
Sun Rivers Resort
Vorniceni
Xinqiao Town, Jiangyin City
Category B – Population 20,001 – 75,000
Anping District, Tainan
Chrudim
Dalongdong, Taipei,
Danyang-gun
City of Greater Geraldton
Hadong
Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Houbi District, Tainan
Jihlava
Kladno
City of Mandurah
Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm
Seocheon County
City of Tabor The Komora Relaxation Zone
Utena
Yueliangwan Community, Linyi, Shandong
Category C – Population 75,001 – 150,000
Carmel, Indiana
Namwon City
North Charleston, South Carolina
Rosario Municipality
San Carlos City
Sangju City
Santiago City
Tongyeong City
Yang Pyeong-Gun
Category D – Population 150,001 – 400,000
Andong Municipality
Batangas City
Gunsan City
Gwangsan City, Gwangju
Hue City
Jincheng
Joondalup City
Kuantan Community, City of Kuantan
Nansha District, Guangzhou
Nilufer Municipality
Paranaque City
Seogwipo City
Siena Province
Taitung County, Taiwan
Category E – Population over 400,000
Bilbao Municipality
Bordeaux
Dagupan City
Gangdong
Greater Ankara Municipality
Iloilo City
Jeju City
Kumamoto City
Las Pinas City
City of Lviv
Maputo
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Seocho City
Seongbuk
Yilan County, Taiwan
Projects Invited to Finals as at 16th September
Finalists
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Whole City Awards
Category A: Population up to 20,000
- Abbeyleix, Co. Laois County Council, Ireland
- Baishihu, Chinese Taipei
- City of Manzuru, Japan
- City of Serpa, Portugal
- Dujia Community, Tainan City, Chinese Taipei
- Galesti Commune, Republic of Moldova
- Limen Village - Zhongzheng Community, Chinese Taipei
- Moynalty Village, Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland
- Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia
- Prachatice, Czech Republic
- Tangbu, Chinese Taipei
- Town of Rosemere, Canada
Category B: Population 20,001 to 75,000
- Chrudim, Czech Republic
- City of Greater Geraldton, Australia
- City of Kladno, Czech Republic
- Community of the City of Pushchino, Russia
- Dibba City, United Arab Emirates
- Kogarah City Council, Sydney, Australia
- Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
- Moriya City, Japan
- Oleiros City Council, Spain
- Riviera Beach, USA
- Siwa Oasis, Egypt
- Statutory City of Jihlava, Czech Republic
- West Central District, Tainan City, Chinese Taipei
- Yangcheng District, Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
Category C: Population 75,001 to 150,000
- Broadland, England
- County of Wicklow, Ireland
- Masdar City, United Arab Emirates
- Mikolow Town and County, Poland
- Municipalidad de Miraflores, Peru
- Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Sangju City, South Korea
- Sinying District, Tainan City, Chinese Taipei
- South East County Gran Canaria, Spain
- Yingge District, New Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
Category D: Population 150,.001 to 400,000
- Batangas City, Philippines
- Chang'an, Dongguan, PR China
- Cherkasy City Council, Ukraine
- City of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ivano Frankivsk, Ukraine
- Jin Cheng City, PR China
- Kuching City, Malaysia
- Nilufer Municipality, Turkey
- Paranaque City, Philippines
- Siena Province, Italy
- Tamsui and Bali, Chinese Taipei
- Wellington, New Zealand
Category E: Population over 400,000
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Changzhou City, PR China
- Cheongju City, South Korea
- Donetsk City Council, Ukraine
- Greater Ankara Municipality, Turkey
- Kumamoto City, Japan
- Metropolitan Area of the Aburra Valley, Colombia
- New Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
- Puebla, Mexico
- Suining City, PR China
- Suwon City, South Korea
- Taichung City, Chinese Taipei
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Project Finalists
Built Section
| Abu Dhabi TDIC, United Arab Emirates | UAE Pavillion |
| Abu Dhabi TDIC, United Arab Emirates | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
| Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services, United Arab Emirates | Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme |
| Atelier Dreiseitl, Germany | A Climate Adaptation Community, Arkadien Winnenden |
| Changzhou City, PR China | Living Wisdom of Orient Community in Changzhou City |
| Cheongju, South Korea | Pedestrian Friendly Eco-Culture Mall Development Project |
| Chongqing, PR China | Arcadia Community - Chongqing |
| Dalian, PR China | Xinghai Bay Financial Business District |
| Dubai Municipality, United Arab Emirates | Rehabilitation of the Old Suq of Dubai |
| Dubai Roads & Transport Authority, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Metro |
| Greater Ankara Municipality, Turkey | Ulus Historical Town Center |
| Housing & Development Board, Singapore | My Waterway at Punggol (Singapore's First Manmade Waterway) |
| Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei | Da-dong Arts Centre |
| Kuwait City, Kuwait | Tyres Sustainable Hills |
| Masdar City, United Arab Emirates | Masdar Institute Phase 1A |
| Taichung City, Chinese Taipei | Taichung New City Hall |
| Taipei City Government, Chinese Taipei | Pavilion of Xinsheng Park: My City as My Garden |
Natural Section
| Abu Dhabi TDIC, United Arab Emirates | Desert Islands |
| Atelier Dreiseitl, Singapore | Bishan - Ang Mo Kio Park |
| Broadland, England | Reclaiming Heritage Through Woodland Regeneration |
| City of Johannesburg, South Africa | A Community of Parks |
| City of Johannesburg, South Africa | Xtreme Park Makeover - Pimville nand Claremont Parks |
| City of Johannesburg, South Africa | Dhlamini Eco-Park |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Sarawak River Cleaning Programme |
| Dubai Municipality, United Arab Emirates | Lacks Gardens |
| Dubai Roads & Transport Authority, United Arab Emirates | Dubai an Open Garden |
| Horizons Regional Council, New Zealand | Manawatu River Leaders' Accord |
| Jincheng City, PR China | White Horse Temple Mountain Forest Park |
| Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei | Youchang Forest Park |
| Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei | Xiaolin Village Memorial Park |
| New Taipei City, Chinese Taipei | San Xia Carbon Neutral Park |
| Oleiros City Council, Spain | A New Neighbour, A New Tree |
| Prachatice, Czech Republic | Three Generations in One Field |
| Putrajaya, Malaysia | Ecohydrology Management of Lake and Wetland in Putrajaya Urban Ecosystem |
| Putrajaya, Malaysia | Community Gardens of Putrajaya |
| Putrajaya, Malaysia | Healthy Parks, Healthy People |
| Rosemere City, Canada | Rosemer's Hamilton House Gardens |
| St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA | Investing in the Urban Landscape to Unite Community |
| Suining, PR China | Urban Ecological Wetland Protection Project around Guanyin Lake |
| Taipei City Government, Chinese Taipei | Guandu Nature Park Taiwan |
| Western Region Municipality, United Arab Emirates | Ghayathi Automatic Irrigation System |
Socio Economic Section
| Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, United Arab Emirates | Al Ain Surface Transport Master Plan |
| Batangas City, Philippines | 105 Community, One Green City |
| Broadland, England | Rackheath Retro-fit |
| Chrudim, Czech Republic | Half Way Home or Another Chance for Life |
| Chrudim, Czech Republic | Better - Together with People |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | 3R Buy Back Project |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Kuching Esplanade |
| CoCa Colo, WWF, Reef Catchments, NQ Dry Tropics & Terrain NRMs, USA | Project Catalyst |
| Galesti Commune, Republic of Moldova | Moldovan/International Network - 2012 |
| Greater Ankara Municipality, Turkey | Solid Waste Management System |
| Greater Ankara Municipality, Turkey | Community Centres and Public Areas |
| Kuantan Municipal Council, Malaysia | Living Museum of Sungai Lembing |
| Kumamoto City, Japan | Citizen's Health Improvement Initiative |
| Kuwait City, Kuwait | Safety Disposal of City's Domestic Waste - "Zora Life" |
| Nilufer, Turkey | Nilufer Children's Library Reviralization Project |
| Paranaque City, Philippines | Socialized Housing, Paranaque City |
| Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Germany | Vision - Concept - Project - Strategic Planning for 2022 |
| Serpentine Jarrahdale, Australia | Multiple Use Corridors |
| Siena Province, Italy | The Sustainable Development of the Photovaltaic in Siena Province |
| Siwa Oasis, Egypt | Arts, Customs and Traditions in Siwa Oasis |
| St. Cloud, Canada | Engaging, Envisioning and Enlivening St. Cloud's Urban Core |
| Statutory City of Jihlava, Czech Republic | Environmental Education Centre |
| Suwon City, South Korea | Growing an Eco-Culture City |
| Tainan City Government, Chinese Taipei | Yuejin Port Glory Renaissance |
| Vestergaard Frandsen, USA | Carbon for Water |
| Village of Telkwa, BC, Canada | Community Sustainability and Resiliency Plan |
| Yilan County, Chinese Taipei | Yilan Green Expo |
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Bursary Award Finalists
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | Shade 4 All |
| Broadland, England | Rackheath Woods |
| Broadland, England | Stairway Out of Crime - Neighbourhood Resolution Panels |
| Cheongju City, South Korea | Green Transportation Network Development Project |
| Cherkasy City Council, Ukraine | Construction of the Beach for Physically Handicapped People |
| Chrudim, Czech Republic | Health on a Plate |
| Community of the City of Puschino, Russia | World - It Is Me |
| Donetsk City Council, Ukraine | Sport for our Future: Donetsk Builds a New Athletic Ground (Skate Parks) |
| Donetsk City Council, Ukraine | Organization and Holding of the "Song Without Borders" XI International Festival |
| Galesti Commune, Republic of Moldova | Local Environmental Action Plans |
| Ivano Frankivsk, Ukraine | Two instead of Four: Bicycle Trotters in Urban Jungle |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Proposed Bicycle Lane along Jalan Astana |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Community Farming |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Home Zero Waste |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Oil and Grease Discharge Mitigation |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Proposed Installation of LED Park Lighting |
| City of Kuching North, Malaysia | Rainwater Harvesting |
| Nilufer, Turkey | Catching the Sun |
| Prachatice, Czech Republic | Waste in Beautiful Packaging |
| Puebla, Mexico | Rescue and Beautification of the Barrio de Analco |
| Puebla, Mexico | Comprehensive Solid Waste Collection Project |
| Riviera Beach, USA | Riviera Beach Heights in Bloom |
| Rosemere City, Canada | Tylee Marsh Protected by Creation of a Filtering Marsh |
| Siena Province, Italy | Support and Diffusion of Small Photovaltic Plants with Low Landscaped Impact in Siena Province |
| Siwa Oasis, Egypt | Study on Olive Wood |
| Taichung City, Chinese Taipei | Creating Digital Opportunities |
| Wellington, New Zealand | Karori Halo Project - Backyard Biodiversity |
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Host City Al Ain
Welcome to Al Ain, host of The International Awards for Liveable Communities 2012
Al Ain City in the United Arab Emirates is so proud to host “LivCom Awards 2012”, the International Awards for Liveable Communities.
As the General Manager of Al Ain Municipality, I welcome the Awards, which will add a new achievement to Al Ain’s record that includes the City’s winning of a LivCom 2010 Silver Award in respect of the City’s welfare programs in line with the best international practices and standards.
Such Awards and participations by Al Ain City give prominence to the United Arab Emirates in the international forum, reflecting the goals of Abu Dhabi Government to become one of the top five governments worldwide. It is an opportunity to appreciate the efforts of the persons who are in charge of Al Ain City’s governmental and semi-governmental Authorities in general and Al Ain Municipality in particular for their vital and distinguished projects throughout the last years. This is an incentive to reach excellence and will give the City an opportunity to obtain further applause on all international levels.
Al Ain City won several awards, the last of which was UNESCO’s registration of the City as the first Emirati site on the World Heritage List in 2011, in addition to the award of technological intelligence for governmental organizations from the 2011 Hexagon – Intergraph Exhibition.
With regard to the vision of Al Ain Municipality in achieving excellence and sustainable development, we work on executing distinguished projects including modern infrastructure, sidewalks, playgrounds and sustainable housing communities. Meanwhile, comprehensive municipal services are delivered to the citizens’ houses. We also adopt the principle of corporate social responsibility “CSR” and engage the community in our goals in order to improve the services and provide welfare.
Dr. Matar Mohammed Al Nuaimi
General Manager of Al Ain City Municipality
Tourism, heritage, climate and security are the foundations of Al Ain City “The City of Oases”, making it the City of sophisticated international standards, which combines the glorious past with the splendid present. It is the city of lofty mountains, wide plains, green parks and golden sands. Al Ain is a harmonious mixture of marvelous nature and urbanization.
You are welcome to LivCom 2012, which will be held in the city of innovation and beauty.
Sincerely,
Dr. Matar Mohammed Al Nuaimi
General Manager of Al Ain City Municipality
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The LivCom Awards is the world’s only Competition for local communities that focuses on environmental management and the creation of liveable communities.
The objective of The LivCom Awards is to encourage best practice, innovation and leadership in providing a vibrant, environmentally sustainable community that improves the quality of life
The Benefit of Participating in the LivCom Awards
There are numerous benefits resulting from participation in the LivCom Awards including:
- The compilation of the Initial Report is a self-audit process that can provide the basis for a future plan to create a liveable community.
- Success in the LivCom Awards may be referred to in applications for National and International funding.
- During the Finals you will be able to observe Presentations that contain examples of International Best Practice applied to challenges similar to those facing your City.
- You will be able to showcase your City’s Best Practice on an international stage and influence accepted International Best Practice.
- Civic pride will be enhanced by being with ‘the leading communities in the world’.
- Innovation is encouraged.
- Meeting with delegates from communities from other countries and cultures that are
facing similar challenges to those faced by your community leads to the formation of partnerships to exchange information and experiences, and the arranging of exchange technical visits on an ongoing basis. - These partnerships can extend to subjects beyond Environmental Issues.
- The exchange of information and experiences can produce accelerated technical benefits and financial savings year on year. The investment in time and finance needed to participate in the
Awards is not large and can be exceeded by many times by the ongoing benefits. - Success in the Awards may be used to promote tourism and Inward Capital Investment.
- National and international publicity is enhanced.
- Joining of an international network of communities from over 50 countries with similar environmentally based objectives.
- Engagement by the community is encouraged.
- Described by many participants as ‘the most rewarding professional experience of
their career’.
I can assure you that participating in the LivCom Awards is professionally rewarding and will potentially bring long-lasting benefits to your City.
Alan Smith
Chief Executive
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Press Office Contact
In the run-up to and during the Finals please contact Elizabeth Peplow on +44 (0)7825 082595 or email livcommedia@gmail.com
Please contact the press team in the run-up to this year’s Finals for any information or support you might need.
During the Finals, the press team will be issuing releases for each of the Finalists, a daily newsletter on the highlights from each presentation, the results and you will be able to receive photographs of individuals and delegations at the Finals.
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The International Awards for Liveable Communities
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