Colorado has traditionally spent millions each year selling the state as a place to play – yet very little on promoting itself as a place to do business. Discover how a complex research initiative helped build a regional brand for Metro Denver.

Houston needed a brand that would be inclusive of all industries - and it needed to reflect the community's sentiment too. Discover how Houston's brand unification project ensured that all stakeholders are working in alignment and towards a common goal – to further enhance Quality of Place.

The synergy between the X Games and Ventura’s love for extreme sports led to a very successful partnership that changed the landscape for the city, now and for years to come. Learn more here. 

A new strategy brings together three cities in a singular identity, with the ‘S’ logo representing the three cities while also showcasing the micro-adventures that audiences can have in the region. Learn more here. 

This design strategy redefined Pittsburgh’s place brand to show the diversity and array of assets available outside the downtown to showcase the varied tapestry of pocket neighbourhoods. Learn more here.

High Point has long been the furniture capital of the world, but this new design expands the story of High Point to include creatives of all type and brings the brand into the built environment. Learn more here.

New analysis debunked the public perception that congestion was caused by over-tourism and instead revealed a localised problem that is now able to be addressed by a group of local leaders. Learn more here.

Learn about Asheville's Award entry for Best Use of Data

Learn about Stockton's Award entry for Best Placemaking Initiative 

Local non-profits were invited to design community spaces on closed roads and sidewalks, with an emphasis on outdoor dining and entertainment, creating bustling micro-community hubs. Learn more here.

Following a year of crises, Minneapolis became perceived as a dangerous, empty destination – a negative narrative the team tackled head on with a campaign to challenge assumptions of the city.

Learn about Minneapolis' Award entry for Best Communication Strategy: Place Brand

The team raised awareness of lesser-known art and artists to promote the destination as an oasis for arts-and-culture lovers, including an app that helped visitors discover outdoor public art installations.

Learn about Greater Palm Springs, California's Award entry for Best Communication Strategy: Place Brand

Many don’t know Kansas City is a powerhouse for the design and construction industry, so a talent recruitment video parodied the NFL draft to bring awareness to the career opportunities available.

Learn about Kansas City Metropolitan Area's Award entry for Best Communication Strategy: Economic Development

A series of public input sessions called Future Festivals gave residents the chance to play larger-than-life games to gather feedback that would inform the development of the city’s two-year workplan.

Learn about the City of Williamsburg's Award entry for Best Citizen Engagement

This community-led, equity-focused, and resident-centric work involves citizens as storytellers to reshape Chicago’s narrative and increase civic pride and engagement, whilst dispelling stereotypes.

Learn about the City of Chicago's Award entry for Best Citizen Engagement