Focusing on the Pragmatism of Place

Urban designers are responsible for the planning and design of urban areas. This could include developing new plans for entire cities as well as smaller-scale projects like the redesign of a street or park. Urban designers also serve a vital role in advocating for sustainable development and smart growth principles.

Professional urban design is becoming more important for the identity and resiliency of modern communities. At McClure, engineering places that are livable, sustainable and prosperous is not only our expertise but our pleasure. Through thoughtful collaboration and future-forward planning, our urban designers ensure projects reflect local culture, ecology and whatever else is necessary to fulfill your community’s needs.

What Is Urban Design? How Does McClure Define Successful Urban Design?

While buildings are a core part of any urban area, urban design also considers the space between them. It doesn’t regard these elements as distinct, but as different ways to create a more cohesive sense of place. An urban design project could entail everything from the planning and construction of a new street to its specific infrastructure and curb appeal. When handled by passionate, experienced professionals like McClure, it can help revitalize the economy and cultural identify of a community.

Urban design is also a multi-discipline approach, drawing on planning and development, architecture, engineering and many others. We often work with architects, landscape architects and engineers to better navigate these complex projects.

Depending on your project goals, successful urban design can:

• foster new businesses and entrepreneurship
• attract new residents and visitors
• provide affordable housing and transportation
• ensure equal access to nearby facilities and services
• balance urban environments and natural ecosystems
• encourage a sense of community

McClure uses a number of innovative strategies to help your community invest in itself. We engage the public and plan for both short-term success and long-term sustainability. With fresh perspective and cutting-edge tools, we’ll achieve your vision for beautiful, functional urban spaces.

What Are Some Examples of Urban Design Projects?

Mixed-use districts: a combination of residential, commercial and public space, mixed-use districts are designed to be vibrant, accessible communities. Homes may be found in close proximity to storefronts, restaurants, office spaces and public amenities like parks.

Event plazas: An open, centrally located plaza is a great space for people to gather and socialize. With quality urban design, they can also help improve the local economy by attracting new businesses and tourists. In recent years, there’s been a growing trend to build more plazas in American cities because of these benefits. For example, plazas can host public events, encouraging local businesses and organizations to host activities that draw foot traffic.

Streetscapes: A streetscape should create attractive and functional public spaces along streets and sidewalks. By incorporating elements such as trees, lighting, benches, bike lanes and other infrastructure, streetscape projects benefits pedestrians, local businesses and even the surrounding natural environment.

Focusing on the Pragmatism of Place

Urban designers are responsible for the planning and design of urban areas. This could include developing new plans for entire cities as well as smaller-scale projects like the redesign of a street or park. Urban designers also serve a vital role in advocating for sustainable development and smart growth principles.

Professional urban design is becoming more important for the identity and resiliency of modern communities. At McClure, engineering places that are livable, sustainable and prosperous is not only our expertise but our pleasure. Through thoughtful collaboration and future-forward planning, our urban designers ensure projects reflect local culture, ecology and whatever else is necessary to fulfill your community’s needs.

What Is Urban Design? How Does McClure Define Successful Urban Design?

While buildings are a core part of any urban area, urban design also considers the space between them. It doesn’t regard these elements as distinct, but as different ways to create a more cohesive sense of place. An urban design project could entail everything from the planning and construction of a new street to its specific infrastructure and curb appeal. When handled by passionate, experienced professionals like McClure, it can help revitalize the economy and cultural identify of a community.

Urban design is also a multi-discipline approach, drawing on planning and development, architecture, engineering and many others. We often work with architects, landscape architects and engineers to better navigate these complex projects.

Depending on your project goals, successful urban design can:

• foster new businesses and entrepreneurship
• attract new residents and visitors
• provide affordable housing and transportation
• ensure equal access to nearby facilities and services
• balance urban environments and natural ecosystems
• encourage a sense of community

McClure uses a number of innovative strategies to help your community invest in itself. We engage the public and plan for both short-term success and long-term sustainability. With fresh perspective and cutting-edge tools, we’ll achieve your vision for beautiful, functional urban spaces.

What Are Some Examples of Urban Design Projects?

Mixed-use districts: a combination of residential, commercial and public space, mixed-use districts are designed to be vibrant, accessible communities. Homes may be found in close proximity to storefronts, restaurants, office spaces and public amenities like parks.

Event plazas: An open, centrally located plaza is a great space for people to gather and socialize. With quality urban design, they can also help improve the local economy by attracting new businesses and tourists. In recent years, there’s been a growing trend to build more plazas in American cities because of these benefits. For example, plazas can host public events, encouraging local businesses and organizations to host activities that draw foot traffic.

Streetscapes: A streetscape should create attractive and functional public spaces along streets and sidewalks. By incorporating elements such as trees, lighting, benches, bike lanes and other infrastructure, streetscape projects benefits pedestrians, local businesses and even the surrounding natural environment.

Where We Make an Impact

With decades of experience and a broader understanding of what ‘value’ urban design should provide, McClure helps build communities with stories, culture and a sense of identity all their own.