Urban Progress believes in putting people first. Urban design is a tool that supports communities in articulating their aspirations and core values. Urban Progress works with communities to provide content inputs for community initiatives, for design charrettes, scoping studies and the evaluation of design alternatives.

The best urban plans are those that combine community aspirations with environmental sustainability and economic viability. Urban Progress sees urban design as a key tool to create synergy between these interests. 

Community based urban design can be applied for new community or city initiatives, or in response to development initiatives by others. The prospective clients for this approach are community groups, local authorities and others who want to work with the community.