Transforming Urban Spaces Together
Expert consulting for transforming public spaces with equitable placemaking and collaborative solutions.
About Urban Voices Lab
About us
Urban Voices Lab is a collaborative urban design practice dedicated to decoding community voices and transforming them into vibrant, inclusive places. We believe that authentic placemaking arises from listening deeply to diverse perspectives and designing solutions that foster equity, connection, and resilience. Through research, engagement, and creative innovation, we co-create urban environments that reflect the unique stories of their inhabitants and support thriving, sustainable communities.
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Decoding Voices, Designing Places
At Urban Voices Lab, we believe vibrant cities are built by listening deeply to their people. We decode diverse community voices and transform them into innovative, inclusive urban spaces. Our collaborative approach combines research, engagement, and design expertise to create places that reflect local identity, foster
What do we do?
Community Engagement & Participatory Research
Facilitating inclusive workshops, focus groups, and surveys that amplify diverse community voices to inform design and planning processes.
Placemaking & Urban Design
Creating vibrant, equitable public spaces that integrate community input, celebrate local culture, and promote social connection.
Urban Strategy & Policy Advisory
Supporting municipalities, nonprofits, and developers with strategies that embed equity, sustainability, and community priorities into urban planning and policies.
Data Analysis & Visualization
Converting complex urban and community data into actionable insights and engaging visual stories to guide decision making.
Capacity Building & Collaborative Workshops
Training local stakeholders and leaders in placemaking methods and co-creation techniques to sustain community-driven urban transformation.
Implementation Support & Project Management
Offering guidance and oversight during the execution phases of placemaking initiatives, ensuring community needs remain central.