CORE VALUES
Design as Liberation
“It is easier to build strong children, than to repair broken men.”
- Frederick Douglass
Rather than spend time trying to fix a broken system, we at The Urban Studio are working to build a new one. Our work leverages interdisciplinary art and design expertise and resources to give power to the voices of the next generation.
Authentic and Meaningful Engagement
We nurture a different relationship to engagement so that those who are most affected by design decisions are seen as key members of the design team.
Co-Design and Co-Creation with Communities of Color
Facilitate collaborative processes that allow people to implement their own visions within their own communities.
Intergenerational Leadership and Mentorship
We foster democratic, inclusive, and non-hierarchical spaces for co-learning and mentorship.
Elevate Experts of Lived Experience
People living in the landscapes we design are the experts of that land, in a way that we as designers will never be.