What are the Top Urban Planning Firms in the United States 2026-2027?
Planners designing neighbourhoods, public spaces and city developments. Compare verified providers in the United States, see typical 2026-2027 pricing and use our checklist to pick the right partner.
Companies based in the United States only: established architecture and interior design firms based in the United States selected by the iCreativez research team. Shortlist drawn from verified Interior & Architectural Design providers. International providers are shown separately below and are not counted as local.
Companies based in the United States
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Gensler
San Francisco, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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HOK
St. Louis, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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Perkins&Will
Chicago, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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SOM
Chicago, United States
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
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AECOM
Dallas, USA
Why listed: established firm with an office in the United States, selected by the iCreativez research team for its scale and track record.
International firms to consider for the United States
Headquartered outside the United States or working remotely, so not counted in the local list above. Some work with clients in the United States through regional offices, partners or remote teams; check coverage before you shortlist.
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Foster + Partners
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Why listed: Established Interior & Architectural Design firm operating internationally.
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Zaha Hadid Architects
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Why listed: Established Interior & Architectural Design firm operating internationally.
About Urban Planning providers
Planners designing neighbourhoods, public spaces and city developments.
Interior and architectural design firms plan and design spaces that work well and look right. Experience with your building type, budget and local regulations is essential.
In the United States, Urban Planning Firms are concentrated around New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago and Miami. Local rates sit at the upper end of the global ranges, so many buyers in the United States pair a local lead with nearshore or offshore delivery to manage cost.
How to choose the best Urban Planning Firms in 2026-2027
- Ask about community engagement experience.
- Visit or view completed projects similar to yours.
- Ask how they control budget and change orders.
- Check licences and local permit experience.
What does it cost?
Interior design fees often run 8-20% of project cost or $100-$300 per hour; architectural fees commonly range from 5-15% of construction cost.
Before you sign
Ask for a written proposal with scope, milestones, team members and exit terms, and speak to at least one current client of each shortlisted provider.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top Urban Planning Firms in 2026-2027?
Our 2026-2027 shortlist of Urban Planning Firms includes verified providers such as Gensler, HOK, Perkins&Will. Use the country selector to see only firms based in your country.
What do Urban Planning Firms do?
Planners designing neighbourhoods, public spaces and city developments. Interior and architectural design firms plan and design spaces that work well and look right.
How much do Urban Planning services cost in 2026-2027?
Interior design fees often run 8-20% of project cost or $100-$300 per hour; architectural fees commonly range from 5-15% of construction cost. Prices vary by scope, seniority and location, so ask at least three providers for written proposals.
How do I choose the right Urban Planning Firm?
Ask about community engagement experience. Visit or view completed projects similar to yours. Ask how they control budget and change orders.
How were these Urban Planning Firms selected?
The worldwide view lists Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with working websites, ordered by verified client reviews as of November 2026) and established industry leaders. When you choose a country, the main list shows only companies based in that country or with an office there: Clutch-verified firms with a local office, plus established local firms selected by the iCreativez research team. International firms are shown in a separate, labelled section. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Because Urban Planning is a specialist niche, the shortlist is drawn from verified Interior & Architectural Design providers.
How this list is compiled
Worldwide view: Clutch-verified specialists (registered businesses independently verified on Clutch with a working website, ordered by their number of verified client reviews) followed by established industry leaders. Country view: the main list is strictly local. It shows only Clutch-verified firms with an office in the selected country and established firms based in that country that the iCreativez research team selected for their scale and track record. Large international firms and remote teams that serve the country appear in a separate, labelled section and are never counted as local. Where we have not yet verified enough local firms, the page says so instead of padding the list. Minimum project size, hourly rates and team size are as published by each company in November 2026. Inclusion is free and not paid for. Shortlist drawn from verified Interior & Architectural Design providers. Providers can request a review via our contact page.