For thirty years the Institute for Urban Design has positioned itself as the platform for debate over issues related to urban planning, development, and design. We are a not-for-profit membership organization with an international constituency. By creating a common territory for architects, planners, policy-makers, developers, academics, journalists, and urban enthusiasts, we acknowledge that to ensure quality in planning and urban design, a dialogue must emerge that represents the diversity of stakeholder voices affected by urban development.

In addition to organizing lectures and symposia, we produce series of publications that offer both analysis and criticism by some of the most relevant and influential voices of our time. Through these avenues, and through research and advocacy, we hope to create an environment where the various actors in the urban system may speak out to ensure a better, more vibrant and sustainable future for our cities.

Enrique Norten

Michael Sorkin, Chair

Ann Ferebee

Director Emerita

Olympia Kazi

Executive Director