Docklands Balcony Greening Challenge 2027
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Ground and Terrace
Street or Podium Level
Lower Balcony
Level 1 to 10
Upper Balcony
Levels 10+
AWARDS
One main award per category
Special prizes for gardens that stand out on topics nominated by the jury, i.e. native vegetation, cultural diversity, food gardens
JUDGING
CRITERIA
Aesthetics – Quality of composition, visual appeal and character
Ecology – Contribution to biodiversity and the creation or enhancement of valuable habitats
Creativity – Innovation and originality in responding to the opportunities and constraints of urban gardening
Impact – Positive contribution to the character, environment and community of Docklands
TIMELINE
There’s plenty of time to establish and grow your gardens before entries close!
Gardens entered must be established for at least one month
1 Nov 2026
Competition Launch
1 Jan 2027
Entries Open
31 Apr 2027
Entries Close
28 May 2027
Jury Judging
31 May 2027
Winners Announced
JURY
Penny Barnes
Urban Designer
Urban Design Forum
Hui-Anne Tan
Ecologist and Urban Horticulturist
City of Melbourne
SPONSORS
ABOUT
This grassroots initiative is dedicated to improving the quality of urban design in Docklands
Organised by Elek Pafka & Natalie Chow
Contact us at docklandsbalconygreening@gmail.com
Made by PRAXSTEM
Docklands Balcony Greening Challenge 2027
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Ground and Terrace
Street or Podium Level
Lower Balcony
Level 1 to 10
Upper Balcony
Levels 10+
AWARDS
One main award per category
Special prizes for gardens that stand out on topics nominated by the jury, i.e. native vegetation, cultural diversity, food gardens
JUDGING
CRITERIA
Aesthetics – Quality of composition, visual appeal and character
Ecology – Contribution to biodiversity and the creation or enhancement of valuable habitats
Creativity – Innovation and originality in responding to the opportunities and constraints of urban gardening
Impact – Positive contribution to the character, environment and community of Docklands
TIMELINE
There’s plenty of time to establish and grow your gardens before entries close!
Gardens entered must be established for at least one month
1 Nov 2026
Competition Launch
1 Jan 2027
Entries Open
31 Apr 2027
Entries Close
28 May 2027
Jury Judging
31 May 2027
Winners Announced
JURY
Penny Barnes
Urban Designer
Urban Design Forum
Hui-Anne Tan
Ecologist and Urban Horticulturist
City of Melbourne
SPONSORS
ABOUT
This grassroots initiative is dedicated to improving the quality of urban design in Docklands
Organised by Elek Pafka & Natalie Chow
Contact us at docklandsbalconygreening@gmail.com
Made by PRAXSTEM
Docklands Balcony Greening Challenge 2027
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Ground and Terrace
Street or Podium Level
Lower Balcony
Level 1 to 10
Upper Balcony
Levels 10+
AWARDS
One main award per category
Special prizes for gardens that stand out on topics nominated by the jury, i.e. native vegetation, cultural diversity, food gardens
JUDGING
CRITERIA
Aesthetics – Quality of composition, visual appeal and character
Ecology – Contribution to biodiversity and the creation or enhancement of valuable habitats
Creativity – Innovation and originality in responding to the opportunities and constraints of urban gardening
Impact – Positive contribution to the character, environment and community of Docklands
TIMELINE
There’s plenty of time to establish and grow your gardens before entries close!
Gardens entered must be established for at least one month
1 Nov 2026
Competition Launch
1 Jan 2027
Entries Open
31 Apr 2027
Entries Close
28 May 2027
Jury Judging
31 May 2027
Winners Announced
JURY
SPONSORS
ABOUT
This grassroots initiative is dedicated to improving the quality of urban design in Docklands
Organised by Elek Pafka & Natalie Chow
Contact us at docklandsbalconygreening@gmail.com
Made by PRAXSTEM