Landscape Architect at work drawing a site plan illustration.

Planning Services


The formulation of successful and creative development strategies is based first, on a thorough understanding of governmental processes, community consensus building, development regulations, building practices, and then, illustrated through creative design solutions.

Our Services

  • Planning and Zoning Consultation

  • Government Processing & Approvals Code Review Analysis and Preparation

  • Development Feasibility Studies

  • Corridor Studies

  • Land Use Studies

  • Site Selection and Analysis

We have been honored by the American Planning Association with awards for excellence in planning, yet it is the loyalty of our recurring clients that we value most.

Landscape Architecture


As one of the foremost landscape architectural firms in south Florida, UDS’ staff is highly skilled and well prepared to best serve our Clients’ site design needs. Site design has a significant impact on the quality and character of a project, and on the quality of life it brings to residents, tenants or patrons. We understand, and take into consideration, all of the factors that influence the design of a specific site and the details that make it great. Client objectives, site context and the surrounding environment shape our site designs. Initiatives such as “Build Green” and “Florida Friendly Landscape” guide our landscape and irrigation designs. Consideration of the spatial relationships of buildings, planting, hardscape, lighting, signage and site amenities must all be considered during place-making.

At Urban Design Studio, we welcome the challenges created by the expanded responsibility of Landscape Architecture. Design services have evolved to encompass large-scale master planning, community character identification, streetscape design, environmental assessment, upland & wetland preservation, littoral design and mitigation management.

Our Services

  • Master Planning

  • Site Planning

  • Planting Plans

  • Irrigation Design

  • Streetscape Design

  • Design Guidelines

  • Design of Public Spaces

  • Project Theming/Signage

  • Site Analysis and Environmental Inventory

  • Hardscape Design

  • Preparation of Construction Drawings

  • Construction Administration

At UDS, we welcome the challenges that each project brings, and look forward to the opportunity to develop successful projects as well as long term relationships with our Clients.

Picture of roadway into Arden Development with guardhouse on the lakeshore.
Picture of Ken Tuma Principal of Urban Design Studios at a municipal project approval meeting.

Government Approvals


As a leader in the planning profession, UDS applies both unique and proven methods to help clients create an innovative vision for their projects. Our talent is having the ability to work through complex and controversial land use matters while taking into consideration the regulatory, political and design elements. Our team works closely with local government to provide solutions and expediate processes.

The UDS formula for successful and creative development strategies starts with a thorough understanding of governmental processes, economics of project, community consensus building, development regulations, building practices and then is illustrated through creative design solutions.

Our Services

  • Planning and Zoning Consultation

  • Government Processing & Approvals

  • Code Review, Analysis and Preparation

  • Development Feasibility Studies

  • Corridor Studies

  • Land Use Studies

  • Site Selection and Analysis