Urban Development Services

Because we have a deep understanding of the benefits of sustainable cities like urban conservation, climate resilience, organized housing, connectivity, jobs, and inclusion among others; we have committed both financial and human resources to the process of building the next generation of sustainable cities in Uganda and beyond. Our commitment is motivated by the desire to see Clean, Green, and Organized Cities. We are urban specialists and consultants supporting urban authorities in building sustainable cities.

1. Support urban authorities with creation of practical urban development strategies and action plans.
2. Support with development of Local Development frameworks (LDFs) that help urban authorities guide development at neighborhood level.
3. Neighborhood master plans (Physical Development Plans).
4. Public consultations & awareness
5. Design and implementation of advocacy strategies and initiatives.
6. Stakeholder capacity building & training

1. Preparation of zoning maps and Comprehensive frameworks for land use, infrastructure, and development over large areas (cities, towns, regions).
2. Public Space Design: Green Parks, plazas, streetscapes, and waterfronts.
3. Neighbourhood Design: Creating frameworks for walkable, mixed-use, and livable communities.
4. Site Planning: Detailed design of individual developments, integrating buildings, access, landscaping, and utilities.
5. Urban Form and Morphology Analysis: Shaping the built environment for aesthetics, functionality, and identity.
6. Design Guidelines and Codes: Setting visual, functional, and sustainability standards for urban development.
7. Place-making and Branding: Enhancing the cultural and social appeal of spaces.
8. Heritage and Conservation Planning: Protecting and integrating historic and cultural assets.

Urban policies and strategies are the compasses that guide urban development processes, and in turn enable cities to attain functionality and sustainability.

1. Zoning and Land Use Planning including preparation of zoning maps, land use regulations, and policies.
2. Strategic Regional Planning- Broader plans aligning local growth with regional or national priorities.
3. Urban Regeneration Strategies to revitalize declining urban neighbourhoods.
4. Transport and Mobility Plans. These include designing integrated systems for road, rail, pedestrian, and non-motorized transport, aimed at enhancing urban connectivity.
5. Environmental Planning with a focus on sustainability, climate adaptation, and green infrastructure.
6. Economic Development Planning aimed at linking spatial plans to economic strategies (e.g., industrial hubs, marketplaces).
7. Social and Housing Strategies to guide on housing development schemes, and social welfare programs for urban residents.

Participatory planning remains the cornerstone for building inclusive cities. This mode of planning is critical because it helps in breaking down urban community’s intricacies around urban development, enhances community ownership of the urban development process, and it enables urban authorities to use people’s views, in identifying and addressing the real social, economic, and environmental needs of cities.

In a bid to enable urban authorities harness the above listed benefits and enhance community knowledge in urban development, we closely support the process through enabling cities to;

• Design and implement vibrant community engagement and awareness strategies and action plans.
• Mobilize residents and institutional partners to participate in key CSR initiatives
• Train informal urban management committees organized under Urban Development Forums (UBFs)
• Train urban leaders on key urban development issues.

• Development Control & Compliance: Ensuring that developments meet approved plans and standards.
• Project Management & Phasing Plans: Managing timelines, resources, and milestones for urban development projects.
• Policy and Legislative Advice: Helping governments or developers navigate legal and policy frameworks.
• Capacity Building & Training: Workshops and training for local authorities, developers, and communities.