THE CHALLENGE

1.  Comfort and Walkability.  The design promotes a pleasant and stress-free experience for people walking or biking, allowing them to move comfortably, safely, and with ease in their daily routines.

2.  Inclusive and Seamless Access.  The design ensures that everyone , regardless of age, ability, or mode of transport, can navigate the space with dignity and without barriers. It supports equitable access and movement for all.

3.  Safety and Security.  The design fosters a sense of safety and trust in the space, helping users feel secure at any time of day and encouraging more people to use the street confidently.

4.  Context-Aware and Implementable Design.  The design responds to the realities of the site and community. It shows an understanding of what is feasible, maintainable, and meaningful in the given context.

5.  User Amenities (Quality of Life Features).  The design enhances people’s day-to-day street experience by offering opportunities to pause, connect, and enjoy the space making the street not just a place to pass through, but a place to be.

Eligibility

• Open to individuals or teams (maximum of 5 members per team).

• Open to all backgrounds and professions — whether you’re a student, a government employee, a private sector worker, a designer, planner, or commuter. 

• Must be currently residing in the Philippines.

• Participants must be 18 years old and above.

Submission Format

• All entries must follow the required format. Please refer to the provided template for guidance.

Note: This is a conceptual design challenge. Submissions are not expected to be technical blueprints, but rather bold and imaginative proposals that show strong potential to improve EDSA as a corridor for people.

Submission Guidelines

• Submit all files via the official Google Form.

• Deadline: August 24, 2025, 11:59PM PH.

• Note: Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

• Submission Deadline: August 24, 2025, 11:59PM

• Shortlisting Period: August 26 – September 1, 2025

• Final Judging: September 5, 2025

• Confirmation of Final Winners: September 7, 2025

• Awarding Ceremony: September 15, 2025

Submissions will go through a two-tier judging process:

1. Shortlisting Panel. A group of experts will review all entries and select a shortlist based on the judging criteria. Panelists will include professionals from the following sectors: 

• Transport planning, architecture, and urban design

• Road safety, active mobility, and public transport advocacy

• Accessibility and disability inclusion

2. Final Judging Panel. Top 5 Shortlisted entries will be evaluated by representatives from:

• Local and national government agencies

• Health and planning professionals

• Civil society representatives

Final judges to be announced soon.

By submitting a proposal, you and your entire team agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Code of Conduct. Participants are expected to adhere to the Rebuild EDSA Challenge's code of conduct, promoting a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone involved. The Rebuild EDSA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space, free of discrimination, harassment, and inappropriate behavior. Participants should remain courteous and respectful to fellow participants, mentors, judges, and organizers at all times. Any breach of this code may result in disqualification and removal from the event.

2. Privacy and Data Protection. Participants agree to the collection and use of their personal information by the Rebuild EDSA’s organizers for event administration, judging, and prize distribution purposes. The Rebuild EDSA organizers will handle all data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and will not share personal information with third parties without consent, except as required.

3. Intellectual Property. Participants retain ownership of the intellectual property (IP) created during the Rebuild EDSA Challenge. However, by participating, they grant the Rebuild EDSA organizers and sponsors a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote their solutions for marketing, promotional, and evaluation purposes. Participants are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights. As part of the Rebuild EDSA's goals for transparency and collaboration, all projects will be uploaded to a GitHub repository designated by the organizers. Participants must ensure their submissions are well-documented and include necessary licenses and acknowledgments. This supports evaluation, learning, and sharing within the Rebuild EDSA community.

4. Authenticity and Plagiarism. All projects, solutions, and content presented during the Rebuild EDSA must be the original work of the participating team. If inspiration or concepts are drawn from existing companies, resources, or content, participants must provide appropriate citations and acknowledgments. Plagiarism, unauthorized use of others' work, and failure to attribute sources will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification. Furthermore, the use of any form of generative AI tool shall not be allowed. Participants are encouraged to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the Challenge, contributing unique solutions to the challenge at hand.

5. Force Majeure. The Rebuild EDSA organizers shall not be held responsible for any delay, cancellation, or alteration of the event due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of God, pandemics, strikes, government restrictions, or any other events that render the event impracticable or unsafe. In such cases, the organizers will make reasonable efforts to reschedule or adapt the event, but participants acknowledge and agree that refunds or compensation may not be possible.