Tuesday, November 8, 2011 – The SAIT Polytechnic Parking Garage took home The Mayor's Urban Design Award (MUDA) for Urban Architecture on Nov. 2.

The MUDAs are held every two years, and acknowledge the importance well-designed buildings and public spaces in improving the quality of life in Calgary. Architecture considered for the award is judged on its capacity to make people feel welcome, support pedestrian activity, improve safety and accessibility, and create a memorable sense of place.

SAIT shares the honour of the 2011 MUDA Award for Urban Architecture with the University of Calgary, which won for its new Downtown Campus.

Find out more about why SAIT won the MUDA here.

SAIT Polytechnic is one of Canada’s most exciting destinations for post-secondary education, offering more than 100 career programs that position people for success in technology, trades and business. A leader in innovation, SAIT also collaborates with industry on applied research and delivers corporate training worldwide. SAIT is a member of Polytechnics Canada and one of Alberta’s Top 50 Employers for 2011.

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