Urban Design

URBAN DESIGN VENTURES provides Urban Design Services to both public and private entities for the development of community facilities, housing, and commercial development. The UDV staff includes a registered architect who provides professional architectural and planning assistance in preparing site plans, architectural designs, and downtown improvements. Specific areas of experience include:

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of site plans for new development and redevelopment, such as layouts for housing development, recreational facilities, and municipal parking facilities.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of base maps for redevelopment plans, funding applications, and housing development.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of sketches and designs for the improvement of downtown business districts.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of architectural sketches for exterior improvements to buildings in downtown improvement districts to access funds for façade improvements.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of design guidelines for historic districts, business improvement districts, and redevelopment areas.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation of architectural drawings and specifications for new construction or rehabilitation of residential, commercial, public, and mixed use buildings.

  • UDV specializes in the oversight and management during the construction phase of public and private projects.

  • UDV specializes in the preparation, interpretation, and oversight of municipal zoning ordinance and land development regulations for municipal governments.