Cities are diverse, dynamic places. By mitigating climate change and balancing growth with equity and inclusion, more livable urban environments are within our reach—if we have the courage to act. The expanded vitality of our cities requires a refreshed approach to urban planning and design. We call this “Healthy Communities.”

Future cities must be catalysts for ideas and culture, defined by an emphasis on strong natural ecosystems and support for the unique needs of individuals and the community. They must also drive economic, environmental and social progress—while understanding that all three are intricately linked. "Healthy Communities" enable enterprise to flourish, natural environments to thrive and all people to enjoy better lives.

Design Perspectives for Urban Environments

Community engagement for Nickel Plate Trail Master Plan

Urban environments are first and foremost places that support and enable community. Whether it’s environmental justice or neighborhood planning, it is crucial that all communities have meaningful input in the planning decisions that impact them.

Work and Ideas

All Work and Ideas

LSU Comprehensive and Strategic Master Plan

Downtown Boston Planning Study

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Our Coastal Cities Are Under Threat

Pittsburgh Riverfront Master Plan

Brigade Cornerstone Utopia

Article

From Insight to Action: Three Ways Design Computation Empowers Better Decision-Making

Shanghai Bund

Seattle City Light Denny Substation

Urban Environments Leaders

Tom Sieniewicz, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, WELL AP

Partner | Urban Environments Practice Leader

Megha Sinha, AICP, LEED AP

Principal | Firmwide Urban Environments Practice Leader

Alan Mountjoy, AIA

Principal | Urban Environments Market Leader

Kim Selby, AICP CUD

Urban Environments Market Leader

Kim Way, PLA, ASLA

Principal | Lead Planner and Urban Designer

Featured Project

Tencent Shenzhen Headquarters Project (Net City)

Tencent’s Net City places the needs of people and the environment before cars, resulting in an interconnected, organic ecosystem that paves the way for future cities.

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