

Through member
driven research and education, it influences real estate development, housing design, transportation planning, and land use policies.
It hosts global and regional conferences, publishes reports and a quarterly magazine, and offers technical advisory panels to communities.
Its typical projects include housing attainability research, urban redevelopment strategies, and transit
oriented development assessments.
Often convenes multidisciplinary teams—developers, planners, architects, public sector stakeholders—for problem
solving in real communities.
Standout initiatives include the Advisory Services program assisting hundreds of communities and the UrbanPlan educational curriculum.
Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards, fostering trust and respect.
Collaboration: We are stronger together, working as one global team to deliver better solutions.
Excellence: We set the standard for professionalism and quality in everything we do.
Innovation: We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches to create impactful solutions.
Sustainability: We are committed to building sustainable communities for the future.