approach

firm approach

UVc’s approach to work in the vast and complex realm of urban
planning/design/redevelopment is uniquely characterized as:

· visionary, strategic, insightful, problem-solving, implementation
driven, grounded in market reality

· holistic, systemic, multi-disciplinary, resulting in comprehensive
and coordinated decisions and actions

· creative, based on unconventional thinking, leading to innovative
strategies, solutions, and results

· open, inclusive, collaborative, consensus-building in working with
clients, colleagues, and stakeholders

· not generic & cookie-cutter, but unique to each project, without
pre-conceived ideas and solutions

· employing targeted, customized expertise & resources to address
specific client goals and needs

· interactive, flexible, responsive to changing circumstances, needs,
goals, priorities and objectives

· employing strong visual & verbal communication media in engaging
a wide range of diverse audiences

UVc's work with clients on urban projects makes sure to:

· listen, look, learn, inspire and challenge boundaries

· identify needed professional expertise & framework

· craft a process & timeframe for achieving outcome

· analyze comprehensive conditions & larger context

· assess & anticipate future trends/forces of change

· understand needs, key opportunities & constraints

· integrate requirements with community aspirations

· shape shared vision, supported by all stakeholders

· set principles, goals & objectives, define priorities

· address sustainability holistically / in systemic way

· propose options, offer insights & recommendations

· identify best strategies & solutions to realize vision

· ensure feasibility of phasing / implementation steps

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