Jury Panel Announced for 200 – Block Banff Avenue Redevelopment Architectural Design Competition

August 6, 2025

The RAIC is excited to announce the distinguished jury panel that will evaluate design proposals for the highly anticipated 200-Block Banff Avenue Redevelopment Project architectural design competition, sponsored by Parks Canada.

Following a formal call for Expressions of Interest from qualified professionals in March 2025, the RAIC has assembled a 10-member jury that brings together professionals in the field of architecture and building design. The balance of the Jury is a diverse group representing areas of interest applicable to this competition.

Jury Composition

The jury is comprised of nine professionally qualified individuals with expertise in building design, architecture, and engineering:

Carol Belanger – Architect, Edmonton, Alberta 
Catherine Berris– Landscape Architect and Planner, Vancouver, British Columbia 
Renée Daoust– Architect and Urban Designer, Montreal, Quebec 
Nicolas Demers-Stoddart– Architect, Montreal, Quebec 
David Down– Architect, Calgary, Alberta 
Naomi Ratte– Intern Landscape Architect, Winnipeg, Manitoba 
Janet Rosenberg– Landscape Architect, Toronto, Ontario 
Dr. Brian R. Sinclair – Professor of Architecture, Calgary, Alberta 
Claire Weisz – Architect, Toronto and New York 

Additionally, Christine Loth-Bown, Vice-President of External Relations and Visitor Experience at Parks Canada, will serve as the Parks Canada representative on the jury. 

Click here to see detailed bios of the jurors.

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