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Innovative Projects


The International Downtown Association recognizes outstanding projects through the Downtown Achievement Awards which identify improvements to urban centers by dedicated organizations around the globe. The Pinnacle Award, the industry’s highest honor, represents the most creative and inspiring innovations in the industry. These innovative projects set the new standard for improving cities worldwide. IDA members continue to champion livable, vital and thriving urban centers, and each award-winning project has made a demonstrable impact on its city and the people who live, work and play in the urban center.

Click on the 2023 Pinnacle Award Winners below to review projects. Past Pinnacle Awards and more award-winning projects can be found in the IDA Knowledge Center.

The 2024 submission process is now closed. Submissions will reopen in early 2025. For additional information regarding the Downtown Achievement Awards submission process, please email customerservice@downtown.org.