Kevin Lynch Award

The Kevin Lynch Award of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Urban Studies and Planning, established in 1988, is named in honor of the urban planner and author Kevin A. Lynch. It is given to individuals or organizations whose work embodies Lynch’s legacy: advancing understanding of how people perceive, navigate, and shape urban spaces. The award celebrates not just technical innovation, but also the capacity to connect theory with practice, and to champion more just, inclusive, and vibrant cities.