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Our specialisms

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Masterplanning

Preparing transformational visions and masterplans for strategic, large-scale and small sites.

West Hounslow Strategy

Boosting London's economy with a new airport City, residential neighbourhoods and strategic rail link

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Renewal

Working with complexity to guide growth and economic regeneration.

Salford Central

Reinventing the historic heart of Salford through the largest planning application in the City’s history.

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Co-Design

Building consensus with local people and other stakeholders to deliver positive change.

Aylesbury Estate Regeneration

Working with the local community to agree the Area Action Plan for the estate’s regeneration.

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Placemaking

Delivering ground-breaking streetscape and public realm designs.

Liverpool Lime Street Gateway

Transforming the arrival experience into Liverpool city center with a welcoming new gateway space.

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Policy

Developing frameworks, tools and processes to effectively guide development and deliver better design outcomes.

Start with the park: Middlehaven

Authors of ‘Start with the Park’ and delivering on this agenda through a new public park as a catalyst for regeneration!

'By design'

Authors of 'by design' – the government rule book for urban design in the uk

About us

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Urban Initiatives is an internationally recognised urban design and planning consultancy based in London. We work across the full urban spectrum: from strategic thinking at wider city, town and district level to the development of specific urban design solutions at neighbourhood, block, street and building scales. Our work extends across major cities and towns in the UK, Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

The practice was founded by Kelvin Campbell in 1989 and has been led by Directors Hugo Nowell and Matthias Wunderlich since 2012.

At Urban Initiatives we understand the complex nature of towns and cities and how to deliver urban change. We know how to design successful places that are enjoyed by the community and will be there to last. We know how to manage, brand and communicate the process of urban development. And, we always see the bigger picture, think long term and strive to add value to our client’s projects.
Urban Initiatives’ work is guided by a strong practice ethos. We have a passion for cities, places and people, and a commitment to leave behind an enduring legacy of positive change.

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Careers at UI

We are always on the lookout for exceptional candidates
to join our team in urban design and planning.

Please send your speculative application with your cover
letter, CV and portfolio to new@urbaninitiatives.co.uk

View current roles

Urban Initiatives has proudly joined the Sidara family

We are excited to announce that Urban Initiatives is now part of Sidara, a collaborative network of specialist firms uniquely positioned to address major global challenges. As part of Sidara, our family of firms can offer enhanced support to our clients in responding to rapid change and increasing complexity. While each firm maintains its distinct identity and culture, they are united by the shared purpose and values of Sidara.

Please bear with us whilst we update our website with our new brand, and invite you to stay tuned for the latest news and events as we relaunch under a fresh new UI!