Why Choosing a Smaller Masterplanning Company Makes a Big Difference.
The Urban Design Box Approach
When it comes to shaping new developments and regenerating existing spaces, the decision of who you work with matters. For many clients, the instinct may be to look toward the large, well-known masterplanning firms—but smaller, specialist studios like Urban Design Box often offer a more agile, personal, and an effective approach.
We enjoy creating exciting new places through establishing strong creative visions which are then robustly carried through to detailed, viable proposals.
Here’s what we offer:
1. We’re Personal, Present, and Hands-On
At Urban Design Box, we pride ourselves on providing a truly tailored, collaborative experience. You’ll work directly with senior team members. That means quicker communication, stronger relationships, and a deeper understanding of your project from day one.
We’re in it with you—attending meetings, walking sites, talking with communities, and shaping ideas together. You get our attention, our creativity, and our commitment throughout the whole process.
2. Agile, Adaptable, and Focused on You
Smaller studios are naturally more nimble, which allows us to adapt quickly to your needs, respond to feedback in real-time, and make decisions faster.
Whether it’s an urgent planning condition, a shift in project scope, or a new funding opportunity—our size lets us move quickly and problem-solve proactively, without compromising on quality.
3. Place-Led.
We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” planning. Every site, community, and client deserves a solution that responds to its unique identity, needs, and future potential. At Urban Design Box, we take the time to understand the context—social, environmental, political, and economic—before putting pen to paper.
Whether it’s a village extension, a town centre regeneration, or a sustainable new community, our masterplans are deeply rooted in local character and environmental value.
5. Built on Collaboration
We know that great places are co-created. We collaborate openly with architects, planners, ecologists, engineers, and communities—because that’s where innovation happens.
6. We Care
We started Urban Design Box because we care about the future of places, the wellbeing of communities, and the health of our environment. That care is embedded in everything we do—from inclusive community engagement to integrating biodiversity into the heart of our masterplans.
When you work with us, you’re not just getting a service—you’re gaining a passionate team that’s personally invested in making your project matter.
In Summary
Choosing a smaller masterplanning company like Urban Design Box means choosing a partner who will listen, innovate, and stay by your side from concept to delivery. You’ll benefit from a flexible, hands-on team with the creativity, commitment, and values to help you shape not just good developments, but great places.
