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Curiosity shapes everything we do. Here, we reflect on our work, challenge established approaches, and explore how innovative design and planning can deliver lasting impact for cities and spaces.

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View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Shaping the Future of Doncaster

Shaping the Future of Doncaster

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Planning

Urban Design

Shopping area with trees

The two Burnhams

The two Burnhams

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Urban Design

Sheffield, strategic planting of trees and bushes

Before You Buy, Demolish, and Rebuild

Before You Buy, Demolish, and Rebuild

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Landscape Architecture

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Where are the new and upgraded places?

Where are the new and upgraded places?

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Urban Design

Planning

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Why the South West needs a more ‘pro development’ mindset

Why the South West needs a more ‘pro development’ mindset

Planning

Landscape Architecture

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Planning Appeals Reform 2026

Planning Appeals Reform 2026

Urban Design

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Shaping the Future of Doncaster

Shaping the Future of Doncaster

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Planning

Urban Design

Shopping area with trees

The two Burnhams

The two Burnhams

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Urban Design

Sheffield, strategic planting of trees and bushes

Before You Buy, Demolish, and Rebuild

Before You Buy, Demolish, and Rebuild

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Landscape Architecture

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Where are the new and upgraded places?

Where are the new and upgraded places?

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Urban Design

Planning

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Why the South West needs a more ‘pro development’ mindset

Why the South West needs a more ‘pro development’ mindset

Planning

Landscape Architecture

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Planning Appeals Reform 2026

Planning Appeals Reform 2026

Urban Design

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Shaping the Future of Doncaster

Shaping the Future of Doncaster

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Planning

Urban Design

Shopping area with trees

The two Burnhams

The two Burnhams

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Urban Design

Sheffield, strategic planting of trees and bushes

Before You Buy, Demolish, and Rebuild

Before You Buy, Demolish, and Rebuild

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Landscape Architecture

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Where are the new and upgraded places?

Where are the new and upgraded places?

Written by

James Brown

Managing Director

James Brown Managing Director Urban Design

Urban Design

Planning

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Why the South West needs a more ‘pro development’ mindset

Why the South West needs a more ‘pro development’ mindset

Planning

Landscape Architecture

View of Doncaster regeneration plans

Planning Appeals Reform 2026

Planning Appeals Reform 2026

Urban Design

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that what we do matters.

We are motivated by making a positive and real difference, seeing our ideas, our advice, and our efforts come to life, and to have a positive impact on people and the environment.

We passionately believe
that what we do matters.

We are motivated by making a positive and real difference, seeing our ideas, our advice, and our efforts come to life, and to have a positive impact on people and the environment.

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Bristol
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Dickinson Street
Manchester
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Contact

info@theurbanists.net

029 22 971 727

Cardiff

Westgate House
Womanby Street
Cardiff
CF10 1BR

Bristol

1.13 Temple Studios
Lower Approach Road
Bristol
BS1 6QA

Manchester

Linley House
Dickinson Street
Manchester
M1 4LF

Registered in England and Wales. No :8333903

Copyright © 2026 The Urbanists. All rights reserved.

Site by Studio Magenta

Contact

info@theurbanists.net

029 22 971 727

Cardiff

Westgate House
Womanby Street
Cardiff
CF10 1BR

Bristol

1.13 Temple Studios
Lower Approach Road
Bristol
BS1 6QA

Manchester

Linley House
Dickinson Street
Manchester
M1 4LF

Registered in England and Wales. No :8333903

Copyright © 2026 The Urbanists. All rights reserved.

Site by Studio Magenta