Progressive Urban Management Associates
Immersive • Market-Based • Tactical
Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) is recognized nationally for our team of experienced place management practitioners, planners, market researchers, and consensus builders. We’re a one-stop shop for helping downtown, corridor, and neighborhood districts of all sizes tackle complex challenges through public engagement, strategic planning, actionable work plans, and financing tools.
32 years • 40 states • 300+ clients
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
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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are values fundamental to our work and to who we are as individuals.
What Our Clients Say About Us
“Reflecting on the past year, I’m especially grateful for the smooth strategic planning process we had—your team has been truly excellent to work with.”
~ Michael Monestime, President, Central Square Business Improvement District, Cambridge, MA
