News

Undefeated!

The Urban Collaborative soccer team, Just for Kicks, finished an undefeated season and looks forward to next season, rain or shine!

Aug 9, 2021

The UC is selected for $800M USAID IDIQ Contract

Jun 10, 2021

A BIG month for Lyndsey Deaton – AICP and a Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture from the University of Oregon.

Jun 10, 2021

Congratulations to Lyndsey Deaton for passing the AICP exam!

May 25, 2021

Congratulations to Chris Becker for passing the AICP exam!

May 20, 2021

UC leadership and past MCAS Iwakuni Planning Director present at SAME Virtual JETC Conference: ‘Case Studies on Installation Energy Plans: Use in Driving Investment’

May 13, 2021

Mark Gillem, Barry Gordon, Paula Loomis, and Emilio Rovira present at Federal Planning Division Annual Conference: “ How MCAS Iwakuni Sustainability Component Plans Drive Installation Investment and Other Case Studies on Installation Energy Planning

May 12, 2021

The Urban Collaborative Wins Four National Design Awards from the Federal Planning Division of the American Planning Association

Oct 26, 2020

OAPA/APA WA speaker session

May 1, 2020

Emporia – Lyon County Joint Comprehensive Plan wins highest honor – Award of Excellence in the Comprehensive Plan Small Jurisdiction Category – from the County Planning Division of the American Planning Association and the National Association of County Planners

May 1, 2020

The Urban Collaborative Wins Five National Design Awards from the Federal Planning Division of the American Planning Association

Mar 1, 2020

Society of American Military Engineers awards the UC’s Installation Development Plan for Naval Support Activity Monterey (home of the Naval Postgraduate School) with the Grand Design Award in the Planning Design and Studies (Master Plan) Category

Jul 1, 2019

Emporia and Lyon County, KS. Community Discusses Joint Zoning Regulation Draft

Mar 1, 2019

The Urban Collaborative Wins Three American Planning Association – Federal Planning Division Awards.

Mar 1, 2019

Dr. Mark Gillem, keynote speaker at the 3rd Memaryat International Conference, speaking on the theme of Architecture and Urban Safety and Wellbeing

Feb 1, 2019

Hohenfels Workshop Focuses on Modernization, Growth

Aug 1, 2018

The Urban Collaborative to update the City of Emporia and Lyon County’s zoning regulations

Jun 1, 2018

Congratulations to Tim McAdams for passing the AICP exam!

Jun 1, 2018

Four UC interns graduate from UO Architecture Program

May 1, 2018

Lane Council of Governments and the City of Lowell have chosen to work with The Urban Collaborative in completing the scope of work for the Lowell Downtown Plan

May 1, 2018

City of Clayton, Ohio, unanimously adopted their new Comprehensive Land Use Plan through City Council

Apr 1, 2018

Mark Gillem, principal of the Urban Collaborative, inducted into the FAICP: College of Fellows of AICP

Apr 1, 2018

Congratulations to Zoe Anton for passing the LEED ND Certification Exam

Apr 1, 2018

APA National Planning Conference: Come see us at Booth #519

Mar 1, 2018

UC’s Mark Gillem and Holly Workman Teach PROSPECT Course 258: Energy and Sustainability, in New Orleans

Mar 1, 2018

Congratulations Zeta Fernando and Don Rickman for passing the LEED ND Certification Exam

Mar 1, 2018

City of Clayton Planning Commission Unanimously Approves Comprehensive Land Use and Implementation Plans

Mar 1, 2018

The Urban Collaborative Wins Six American Planning Association – Federal Planning Division Awards

Mar 1, 2018

The UC Soccer Team ends the indoor season in second place after a nail biting shoot-out

Dec 1, 2017

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE – Master Plans for the Mid-Columbia and Rogue Rivers

Dec 1, 2017

Neighborhoods Need to Be Designed More Like Military Bases – Bases are now built with a focus on mental health

Nov 1, 2017

Old Town Wilsonville Residential Design Standards Adopted

Nov 1, 2017

City of Emporia Approves Adoption of Comprehensive Plan

Nov 1, 2017

The UC Soccer Team Caps an Undefeated Season

Sep 1, 2017

City, county review Plan ELC

Jun 1, 2017

Parks take priority for Plan ELC

Jun 1, 2017

Plan ELC Debuts at Public Meeting

May 1, 2017

Plan ELC Public Review to be Held Thursday

Apr 1, 2017

The Urban Collaborative Wins Two American Planning Association – Federal Planning Division Awards

Feb 1, 2017

Residents offer goals for comprehensive plan (Emporia-Lyon)

Feb 1, 2017

Charrette meeting to end Monday evening (28 Feb 17, Emporia-Lyon)

Feb 1, 2017

Charrette meetings begin to shape city-county comprehensive plan (Emporia-Lyon)

Feb 1, 2017

Joint plan moves forward next week- Emporia-Lyon County

Feb 1, 2017

Town Walks Bring ELC Plan to Lyon County

Feb 1, 2017

Emporia-Lyon County Planning Session Begins Wednesday (23 Feb 17)

Feb 1, 2017

Prioritization meeting Saturday will help shape city-county comprehensive plan

Oct 1, 2016

The Urban Collaborative, a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), is pleased to announce the following contract awards and project recognitions

Aug 1, 2016

The Urban Collaborative wins the Hawaii APA Annual Chapter Award for Outstanding Planning for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Master Plan

Apr 1, 2016

Holly Workman serves as Program Vice-Chair for APA Federal Planning Division Workshop 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona

Apr 1, 2016

Mark Gillem serves as Program Chair for APA Federal Planning Division Workshop 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona

Mar 1, 2016

The Urban Collaborative Wins Seven American Planning Association – Federal Planning Division Awards

Jan 1, 2016

The Urban Collaborative staff publishes four articles in Public Works Digest , Winter 2016

Aug 1, 2015

Master Planning for a Sustainable Future – Fort Hood Sentinel

Jun 1, 2015

Dr. Gillem promoted to Full Professor with Tenure effective Fall 2015

Jun 1, 2015

Dr. Gillem recognized for achievements at the University of Oregon with the Fund for Faculty Excellence Award

May 1, 2015

Barry Gordon speaks at the Society of American Military Engineers Joint Engineer Training Conference in Houston, Texas

Apr 1, 2015

The Urban Collaborative Wins Three FPD Awards, One Honorable Mention

Jan 1, 2015

U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Sustainability Component Plan receives planning award from the National Association of Environmental Professionals

Jul 1, 2014

Master Planning Across International Boundaries – Université Omar Bongo

Mar 1, 2014

Dr. Gillem and Mr. Gordon speak at the American College of Real Estate Lawyers Conference Proceeding, Kaua’i, Hawai’i. “Understanding the Legality, Process, and Contents of Form-Based Codes”

Mar 1, 2014

Dr. Gillem elevated to the position of Fellow in the American Institute of Architects