Urban Design
Resilient. Experienced. Comprehensive.
Our urban design solutions balance environmental and social sustainability with financial feasibility. With plenty of experience behind us, we know what it takes to handle complex site constraints, whether for new communities, or commercial, industrial or mixed-use developments. We provide urban design solutions for sites of all sizes, from neighbourhood-scale land developments to inner-city multi-unit infill projects. We create neighbourhoods that have an identity, attracting new residents and increasing land value and efficiency. Our designs provide diverse housing options, attractive outdoor spaces, and safer transport choices. By placing your project needs at the centre and collaborating across our multidisciplinary team, we deliver holistic solutions that minimise costly redesigns and ensure your project is on the right track from the start.
Urban Design Services
- Master planning of new mixed-use developments
- Built environment layout for new developments, focusing on a choice of living environment that responds to the immediate and future market
- Connectivity network design (including multi-modal and active transport options)
- Urban design assessments for consent applications
- Digital visualisations/artist impressions
What is Urban Design?
Urban design involves collaboration at its heart, to shape the various complexities of human behaviour into a physical built environment outcome in our cities, towns and villages. Ultimately this means focusing on the arrangement, appearance, and functionality of spaces. At Eliot Sinclair, we integrate urban planning, architecture, and landscape architecture to create cohesive and functional urban areas, tested against economic infrastructure feasibility with our in-house team. Our approach creates environments that are resilient, aesthetically pleasing and highly functional, promoting quality of life. By considering all aspects of the built environment, we ensure that our urban design solutions are well-integrated, addressing the needs of the community while meeting regulatory standards and enhancing the natural environment. This comprehensive approach results in vibrant, liveable spaces that stand the test of time.
Testimonial | Ngāi Tahu Property
“Eliot Sinclair have provided a range of urban design services”
“Eliot Sinclair have provided a range of urban design, planning, surveying, engineering and landscape architectural services for many of Ngāi Tahu Property’s developments for more than two decades. Their work is consistently outstanding. Whether providing excellent project management, engineer design and geotechnical assessments, or supplying high-quality drone footage for marketing purposes, Eliot Sinclair’s services continue to evolve and provide value and insight across many aspects of our projects. Ngāi Tahu Property looks forward to continuing our strong working relationship with Eliot Sinclair which has been evident in all our projects together.”
Ngāi Tahu Property
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Urban Design careers
Shaping a better tomorrow for you.
A career in urban design at Eliot Sinclair is rewarding with a great team behind you. If you are interested in joining our team, you can browse through our current vacancies and apply for a role with us through our careers page.
