The Guild exists to improve the design of communities with an emphasis on:
Collaboration - Advancing expertise by sharing knowledge with one another
Education - Educating & mentoring with workshops, presentations, resources, apprentice program, etc.
Awards - Celebrating great work with awards
The members of the Guild aspire to promote three core values:
Humility-- to build upon the wisdom of others.
Creativity-- to advance the art of design.
Generosity-- to share our body of knowledge with others.
The Urban Guild was founded by a group of accomplished designers and practitioners who shared a passion for creating lasting, people-centered places. Frustrated by trends that overlooked timeless principles of urbanism and architecture, they came together to share knowledge, refine best practices, and champion a return to human-scaled design. Today, the Guild continues that legacy, growing a network committed to shaping the future of towns, cities, and communities with enduring impact.