Peer-nominated recognition celebrates Paula’s professional excellence, ethical leadership, and enduring contributions to planning. The Urban Collaborative is proud to celebrate Dr. Paula Loomis, PhD, FAIA, FSAME, AICP, LEED AP, SAP, recipient of the Larson Award – Distinguished Professional from APA Virginia. Paula was formally recognized at the APA Virginia Conference […]

In January 2026, our planning team traveled to Aviano Air Base in northern Italy to help shape the future of its Industrial District. Set against the backdrop of the Dolomites, the work brought together mission needs, aging infrastructure, big ideas, and the everyday realities of operating a busy installation. The […]

Our team joined NASA leaders, planners, and stakeholders at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, for a milestone Vision Planning Workshop, an important first phase of MSFC’s 2026 master planning effort. Developed in collaboration with the Center, NASA Headquarters, and commercial partners, the Vision Plan will help guide […]

Reconstruction is never only about replacing what has been lost. It is also about restoring trust, supporting return, and creating places that are safer, stronger, and better prepared for the future. That was the focus of The Urban Collaborative’s virtual contribution to Safe, Sustainable, and Swift Reconstruction of Ukraine, an […]

The Urban Collaborative recently led four intensive planning charrettes at Ebbing Air National Guard Base (Fort Smith, Arkansas) to support the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) and the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Wing as the base expands to meet rapidly growing mission demands. Over four days, our team […]

We want to recognize the U.S. Marine Corps barracks planning team for completing a draft reporting package of more than 7,000 pages! Delivering work at this scale is demanding in any context; delivering it on schedule and with consistent quality reflects strong coordination, careful review, and a shared commitment to […]

Our team recently visited Aberdeen Proving Ground to develop a Facility Condition Assessment supporting the long-term performance of the Berger Building. It is an iconic national science facility from the 1980s with a one-of-a-kind mission and equally unique building systems. We were welcomed by exceptional hosts, and it was inspiring […]

We’re proud to recognize a major achievement by Donald “Don” Rickman, who is now a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) and has also earned his AICP certification as a professional planner. Don has long been a leader in CAD and site development, helping translate planning intent into clear, buildable documentation—and he […]

NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) has been recognized by the American Planning Association’s Federal Planning Division as the Outstanding Federal Place of the Year – Historic Development, an honor that celebrates the enduring legacy, stewardship, and planning excellence of one of the nation’s most significant federal campuses. Constructed […]

We are proud to share that our Area Development Plan (ADP) for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story has been recognized with a Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Design Award for Technical Excellence. The project exemplifies our firm’s commitment to sustainable, resilient, […]