Urban Arena
Architecture and PlanningCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Urban Arena is a mid-sized firm in the architecture and planning sector that unites landscape architects, architects, and planners under a single practice. The organization emphasizes integrating multiple disciplines to tackle projects of varying complexity and scale. Founded in 1996 by Michael Schrock, it expanded its scope in 1997 when Keith Mittemeyer joined as a partner and the firm added architecture to its offerings. Based in Costa Mesa, California, the company operates with offices in Orange County, San Diego, and Oakland. Its project work covers urban villages, retail and entertainment centers, model homes, master-planned residential communities, parks, high-density housing, and sports facilities. Clients include developers and public- and private-sector entities seeking integrated design solutions that combine architecture, landscape architecture, and planning.