Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Urban Planning & Community Development Services
Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) has been a national leader in urban planning and community development for 32 years, serving over 300 clients across 40 states. Our team of experienced place management practitioners, planners, and market researchers specializes in creating actionable strategies for downtowns, corridors, and neighborhoods through public engagement, strategic planning, and data-driven analysis. We prioritize inclusive outreach, equitable spaces, and tailored economic resiliency strategies, blending local aspirations with national best practices. With expertise in forming business improvement districts, developing vision plans, and conducting market assessments, we empower communities to achieve sustainable growth.Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every project fosters accessible environments for all stakeholders. Backed by our Global Trends Report research, we provide actionable work plans and financing tools to address complex urban challenges. Our clients consistently recognize our ability to deliver visionary solutions that balance practicality with innovation, ensuring measurable outcomes and long-term community impact.
Services
Strategic Planning
Business Improvement Districts
Vision & Action Plans
Market Assessments
Economic Resiliency
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have 32 years of experience in urban planning and community development.
- Our team includes certified planners and market research specialists.
- We prioritize inclusive outreach and equitable community spaces.
- We equip clients with data-driven analysis for informed decision-making.
- Our actionable plans ensure measurable, achievable urban development outcomes.
What people say
Visionary and tactical thinking
Successful completion of strategic plan
Passionate about their work
Remarkable ability to communicate
Respond to broad range of issues
Services
Strategic Planning
We develop tailored strategic plans that blend local aspirations with national best practices for downtown and neighborhood revitalization. Our approach combines public engagement, data analysis, and actionable work plans to address complex urban challenges. With 32 years of experience, we deliver measurable outcomes that drive sustainable community growth and economic development.
Business Improvement Districts
Our team specializes in creating business improvement districts (BIDs) and downtown development authorities (DDAs) that generate sustainable funding for urban areas. We leverage 30+ years of experience to establish districts that maintain, market, and activate commercial areas through collaborative governance models and community-driven initiatives.
Market Assessments
We conduct comprehensive market assessments that combine hard data with stakeholder insights to identify growth opportunities. Our research incorporates national trends and localized economic factors to inform strategic decision-making, ensuring communities can capitalize on their unique competitive advantages for long-term success.
Economic Resiliency
Our economic resiliency strategies focus on building sustainable growth frameworks tailored to urban, suburban, and rural settings. By leveraging community strengths and addressing market challenges through data-driven planning, we create adaptable economic models that withstand changing conditions while fostering inclusive development.
Community Engagement
We implement inclusive outreach programs that prioritize diverse stakeholder voices in urban planning processes. Our engagement strategies ensure equitable participation from residents, business owners, and local organizations, creating community-driven solutions that reflect the needs of all population segments.
People
Brad Segal
President & Founding Partner
President and Founding Partner with 32 years of experience in urban management, leading strategic initiatives for downtown revitalization across 40 states through collaborative planning and data-driven decision-making.
Yvette Freeman
Senior Strategist
Senior Strategist specializing in community engagement and strategic planning, with expertise in developing actionable frameworks for urban districts through inclusive outreach and market-based analysis.
Daniel Makela
Vice President & Market Team Lead
Vice President and Market Team Lead focused on creating economic development strategies that combine local insights with national trends to drive sustainable growth for urban communities through tailored planning solutions.
Amanda Kannard
Vice President & Managing Partner
Vice President and Managing Partner with extensive experience in downtown strategic planning, specializing in actionable work plans that balance community needs with market realities to achieve measurable urban development outcomes.
Chloe Shipp
Vice President & West Coast Lead
Vice President and West Coast Lead responsible for implementing market-based urban planning strategies that address regional challenges while leveraging national best practices for economic resiliency and community development.
Questions
What services does Progressive Urban Management Associates offer?
We specialize in strategic planning, business improvement districts, market assessments, economic resiliency strategies, and community engagement programs tailored to urban, suburban, and rural communities nationwide.
Which areas do you serve?
Our expertise covers 40 states across the United States, working with downtowns, corridors, and neighborhood districts of all sizes to implement customized development solutions.
How do you ensure community involvement in planning?
We prioritize inclusive outreach through public engagement initiatives that incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives, ensuring equitable participation in decision-making processes for all community members.
What makes your approach unique?
Our methodology combines 32 years of practical experience with data-driven analysis and national trend research to create actionable plans that balance local needs with market realities.
