Urban Design Partners

Urban Design Partners We are passionate placemakers, thinkers, strategists and believe every project should be memorable and unique in its own way.

Our daily commitment to excellence, superior client service and project success guides everything we do. Urban Design Partners is a group of dedicated, energetic and productive land development design consultants. The UDP team includes creative land planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, advisers, collaborators and advocates.

With so many projects to be proud of, picking just one favorite is easier said than done!This time, Colin McDonough is h...
09/04/2026

With so many projects to be proud of, picking just one favorite is easier said than done!

This time, Colin McDonough is highlighting Hidden Valley Apartments, a Raleigh project designed intention and detailed stormwater management. Like every project we take on, it came with its own unique opportunities and challenges that made it especially memorable.

Discover more of the places our team has helped bring to life by exploring our project portfolio ➡️ https://urbandesignpartners.com/portfolio/?utm_campaign=Project+Highlight&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=1788532205

Great work starts with a connected team, and today is all about strengthening those connections!Both UDP offices are clo...
09/03/2026

Great work starts with a connected team, and today is all about strengthening those connections!

Both UDP offices are closed today, Thursday, September 3, as our entire team comes together at the Whitewater Center for UDP Day.

We’re looking forward to a day filled with activities, shared learning, team bonding, and plenty of fun. We’ll return Friday feeling refreshed and ready to bring that energy back to our projects!

09/02/2026

Construction is moving forward on Phase 1 of Shinn Farms, a 238-acre residential development in Troutman, NC. Roadways are taking shape, and the project’s large pump station is nearing completion. These two major pieces of infrastructure are helping set the stage for continued development across the site.

For a project of this scale, early planning around infrastructure, connectivity, and phasing is critical. UDP has worked closely with the Town of Troutman and Iredell County throughout the process to help keep the project moving from planning into construction.

It’s exciting to see the groundwork coming together and the next phase of Shinn Farms beginning to take shape.

Celebrating our September work anniversaries! Congratulations to our amazing team members Lexi, Nick, Tanner, and London...
09/01/2026

Celebrating our September work anniversaries! Congratulations to our amazing team members Lexi, Nick, Tanner, and London for another great year at UDP🎉

Work anniversaries are a time to reflect and celebrate the incredible contributions of our team. Thank you for your commitment, creativity, and all the ways you make a difference every day. Here’s to you!

08/31/2026

A rezoning approval is a major milestone, but it’s far from the finish line.

As part of our Monday Mindshare series, covering ideas and lessons from early development through implementation, Paul Pennell, PLA walks through what happens after a rezoning is approved and how a project moves from entitlement into design, permitting, and ultimately construction.

The commitments made during the rezoning process continue to guide the project forward, making collaboration, accountability, and communication just as important after approval as they were before it.

Recently received a rezoning approval? Learn what comes next and how projects move from approval to construction in the full blog: https://urbandesignpartners.com/?post_type=liquid-portfolio&p=18182&preview=true&utm_campaign=2026+Thought+Leadership&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Video&utm_content=1788186604

✨Which UDP fundamental or core value do you appreciate the most?✨ Here is what our team has to say about their favorite ...
08/28/2026

✨Which UDP fundamental or core value do you appreciate the most?✨ Here is what our team has to say about their favorite and most practiced fundamental and core values!

UDP strives to maintain a positive culture that focuses on each team member's wellbeing. From lunch-and-learns, project wins, and various office wide events, UDP wouldn't be as great as it is without its team!

Rezoning petitions are not a linear process. They are iterative, requiring collaboration, thoughtful design, and the abi...
08/27/2026

Rezoning petitions are not a linear process. They are iterative, requiring collaboration, thoughtful design, and the ability to navigate competing priorities while building consensus among stakeholders.

Rezoning Petition 2025-077 along North Wendover Road is a great example. After years of previous entitlement efforts, UDP helped Kyle Short Development receive approval for a community of 36 townhomes, including six deed-restricted affordable homes available to households earning a minimum of 80% of the Area Median Income.

This approval reflects months of coordination with Charlotte Planning, City Council and neighboring residents. A big thank you to Councilmember Kimberly Owens for your leadership and guidance and to everyone in the community who helped shape a better project for Charlotte. The best rezonings aren't simply measured by an approval. They are measured by the quality of the project that ultimately gets built.

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on four of our amazing team members! TJ Hollon, Abder Al-Jafari, CJ Bean, and Colin...
08/26/2026

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on four of our amazing team members! TJ Hollon, Abder Al-Jafari, CJ Bean, and Colin McDonough, who were all recently promoted. This is an exciting next step, and we’re thrilled to see them grow into this new role. Congratulations!

Last week, we hosted a Lunch & Learn this week led by our team member, Dan Latta, who generously shared decades of hard-...
08/25/2026

Last week, we hosted a Lunch & Learn this week led by our team member, Dan Latta, who generously shared decades of hard-earned wisdom in construction administration - from practical tips and lessons learned to the kind of insights you only pick up after years in the field.

Investing in moments like these is what keeps our team sharp, connected, and always learning from each other. Huge thanks to Dan for taking the time to share his expertise!

08/24/2026

Not every rezoning petition is destined for approval, and knowing when to step back can be just as important as knowing when to move forward.

As part of our Monday Mindshare series, covering ideas and lessons from early development through implementation, Paul Pennell, PLA discusses the factors that may signal it's time to withdraw a petition and reassess the path ahead.

Whether the challenges are technical, political, or related to project feasibility, taking a step back can create an opportunity to refine a proposal, explore alternative strategies, and ultimately position a project for greater success in the future.

Navigating a complex rezoning or entitlement process? We are here to help ➡️ https://urbandesignpartners.com/get-in-touch/?utm_campaign=2026+Thought+Leadership&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Video&utm_content=1787581804

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1213 W Morehead Street, Suite 450
Charlotte, NC
28208

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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