Why is the Future City Competition an Important Tool for Our Students?
| "...They're learning that as soon as you solve one problem, you run into another, and that all the things it takes to run a city are interrelated. Also, working as a team and marking joint decisions teaches them critical skills for business." -Teacher |
Regional Prizes:
- 1st Place: $5,000 renewable scholarship to Polytechnic Institute of NYU & a trip to Washington D.C. to compete in the National Competition
- 2nd Place: $2,000 renewable scholarship to Polytechnic Institute of NYU
- 3rd Place: $1,000 renewable scholarship to Polytechnic Institute of NYU
(Plus several Special Awards sponsored by the engineering community, such as 'Best Environmentally Friendly', 'Best Transportation System', 'Best Power System', etc.)
Additional Information:
NYC Future City 2009 Launch Release
NYC Regional Competition Fact Sheet
NYC Regional Competition Fact Sheet (Spanish)
NYC Regional Competition Fact Sheet (Chinese)
Teacher Q&A
Essay Question 2009
Future City Competition Powerpoint Slideshow
Future City Competition Tip #1
Future City Competition Tip #2
Future City Competition Tip #3
Future City Competition National official website
Youtube video of Future City Compeition
NYC Regional Coordinator Committee Chair: Karen Armfield, P.E.,
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Results from Previous Competitions: 2008 NYC Regional Competiton Results
2007 NYC Regional Competiton Results
2006 NYC Regional Competiton Program
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