We design walkable places that are built upon joy, happiness, and community.
Our Mission
Have you ever wondered why we form attachments to vibrant places? Do you choose to live in, visit, and spend time in cities? Many people know they love walkable environments, but they find it difficult to express what exactly makes the experience special. In reality, there are many layers of physical attributes, design, sensations, and activity that contribute to a great place. Research shows that we find joy in external environments which reflect beauty and complexity similar to our own intricate personalities. Therefore, urban design and architecture can be powerful means to generate a feeling of joy and cumulatively happiness. We all have a need to find joy in our physical world. This drive is directly connected to our mental and physical health.
At Joyful Urbanist, we collaborate with our clients and communities to explore the connection between vibrant public spaces and our well-being. Our hope is to empower people to recognize, envision, and implement walkable, joyful patterns. We have the experience to help you make this vision a reality from the designs of streets, blocks, and buildings to neighborhood, downtown, and regional placemaking plans. We also have the skills to implement your designs through policies, regulatory tools, and strategic advising.
Our art is rooted in building lasting relationships as well as lovable, joyful places.
