Directory of Urban Design Resources

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Urban design is a multidisciplinary approach to organizing and solving physical development in an urban setting. It ties together the architectural, site, transportation and social planning aspects with the political and economic considerations necessary to maintain the momentum of development.

Sites listed in this category include commercial architectural and design firms focused on designing urban buildings and spaces.

Sites for firms focused on the socioeconomic aspects of land use planning and developing urban spaces are listed under Science/Social_Sciences/Urban_and_Regional_Planning/Consultants/

Resources in This Category

• Defensible Space

  http://www.defensiblespace.com/
  Information about the book Creating Defensible Space by author Oscar Newman, his institute, and ongoing projects.

• Dover, Kohl & Partners

  http://www.doverkohl.com/
  Urban design firm specializing in master plans and illustrated codes for inner city revitalization, neighborhood redevelopment, and traditional town planning.

• MPA Design

  http://www.mpadesign.com/
  Multi-disciplinary landscape architectural and urban design firm. Includes description of projects.

• ROMA Design Group

  http://www.roma.com/
  Interdisciplinary firm of architects, landscape architects and planners specializing in streetscape design and urban development planning.

• S333

  http://www.s333.org/
  Urban design studio in the UK focusing on city architecture and urbanism.

• Urban Design Group

  http://www.udg.org.uk/
  Provides a forum for architectural, design, and urban planning firms to address urban design issues. Includes information on members and industry news.

• Van Meter Williams Pollack

  http://www.vmwp.com/
  Multi-disciplinary architecture and urban design firm based in San Francisco, CA. Includes projects ranging from urban design, multi-unit housing, commercial and interior architecture.

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