UrbanWorks, Ltd. Employee Directory

Architecture and PlanningIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

UrbanWorks, Ltd. is a mid-sized architecture and planning firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1993, the company operates as a state-incorporated, minority women-owned business and has earned international recognition for its work across civic, community-based, private, and commercial projects. Its practice emphasizes socially and environmentally responsible design that serves diverse urban contexts.

Its projects combine an eye for form with practical expertise, aiming to harmonize complex user programs with tight budgets, aggressive construction schedules, accessibility requirements, and evolving energy concerns. As projects grow larger and more intricate, UrbanWorks emphasizes collaboration with engineers, architects, and clients to guide design efforts. The firm has worked with public agencies in Chicago and Illinois, including the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, the Chicago Housing Authority, and the Illinois Capital Development Board.

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