The way Hamilton looks is changing dramatically — new buildings going up, old ones getting a facelift, parks getting fresh attention. Now it's your turn to vote for the project you think brings the most to the city.

Renowned architect Bruce Kuwabara was in town a few months ago to receive an award from the Ontario Association of Architects. He issued one challenge to his fellow Hamiltonians: In your excitement over the momentum that's building, make sure that what you allow developers and designers to do reflects an authentic sense of the place.

"Don't yearn for what Toronto has," he said. "You'll end up killing the beauty of the place."

Voting is open for the project you think makes the best contribution to Hamilton. The city's Urban Design awards has a People's Choice category, and you can choose from among 30-plus projects in architecture, landscape architecture, and public spaces in Hamilton.

The awards happen every two years, which helps explain why the list is so long. The eligible projects were substantially completed between Sept. 1, 2013 and Aug. 28 of this year. The city has a short description of each project along with a photograph. Check out the list here, and add your vote at the bottom.

The winner will be announced at the city's Urban Design Awards ceremony on Nov. 12.