strategic planning

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How can I create an initiatives roadmap to drive measurable results?

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How do I create a plan that meets my organization’s goals and stakeholder group’s needs?

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How do I prioritize key initiatives across teams?

UrbanSense’s Strategic Planning service helps organizations navigate change and complexity with clarity. By aligning internal capabilities with external opportunities, we balance quick wins with long-term opportunities while enabling flexible responses to evolving conditions.

OUR APPROACH

Crafting tailored strategies for tomorrow’s success

We focus on delivering actionable, goal-oriented plans by combining analytical expertise with a thorough understanding of organizational dynamics. Our collaborative process ensures that every step—from discovery to implementation—is tailored to align with stakeholder priorities, maximize impact, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Gather insights through interviews, surveys, and focus group to uncover goals, challenges, and opportunities.

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Discovery

Define focus areas and initiatives based on evaluation criteria.

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Future State Definition

Define evaluation criteria, scope initiatives, and determine technical requirements.

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Assessment

Detailed timelines with initiatives and KPIs for progress tracking.

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Roadmap

OUR WORK

client success stories

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Feasibility Assessment for Nihonbashi, Tokyo

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Technology Master Plan for The Underline

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WHY IT MATTERS

Why Urban and Organizational Resilience Starts with Strategic Planning

As urban challenges grow increasingly interconnected, strategic planning has become a critical driver of organizational resilience. Without a clear, adaptable roadmap, even the best intentions fall short.

       48%       

of all organizations fail to meet at least half of their strategic targets.

Bridges Business Consultancy, 20 Years of Strategy Implementation Research, 2020

       86%       

of leading organizations in the built environment sector emphasize the importance of long-term strategic planning for navigating market complexities and achieving sustainable growth.

PwC Global Built Environment Trends Report, 2024

       15%       

Cities with comprehensive strategic plans for development and resilience attract 15-20% more private investment compared to those lacking such frameworks.

Brookings Institute Analysis of -Major US cities, 2023

WHY IT MATTERS

Benefits of strategic planning

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Strengthen funding opportunities by integrating clear, strategic insights into grant applications and pitches.

Align vision, mission, and values with actionable goals to enhance organizational focus.

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Elevate performance by addressing key challenges with goal oriented frameworks.

Enhance operational efficiency by prioritizing initiatives and establishing measurable outcomes.


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Ready to achieve your goals with tailored strategic planning?

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