Progressive Urban Management Associates
Immersive • Market-Based • Tactical
Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) is a national leader in helping communities and organizations across the country create and sustain thriving places. We advise clients on a wide range of community planning, economic development, organizational management, and financial solutions.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & RESILIENCY
MARKET ASSESSMENTS & TRENDS
HEALTHY COMMUNITY STRATEGIES
P.U.M.A.'s Core Values
Recognizing that planning is a dynamic process, we are continuously learning and adjusting our approach. As a team, we aspire to bring the following values to each of our projects:
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Focus on building consensus through wide-reaching, inclusive outreach to the community
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Listen deeply and learn from the experience of people who live and work in the community before drawing conclusions
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Promote accessible, equitable physical and social spaces for all community members
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Equip ourselves – and our client communities – with data and analysis to inform decision-making
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Focus on the “how” in addition to the “what,” so that our plans are actionable and achievable
What Our Clients Say About Us
"Thank you so much for guiding us through this process and getting us to exactly where we need to be. It was really a joy to work with you all and I am sure we will get to do so again."
~ Chip, CEO, Downtown Boulder Partnership
P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report
Since 2007, we have conducted groundbreaking research to identify the top global trends impacting American cities.