Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Development Solutions
Urbana Development combines financial expertise, project management, and construction experience to deliver tailored environments that align with client values. Our approach prioritizes understanding end-user needs, defining site-specific visions, and executing projects with precision. With over two decades of progressive experience in construction and real estate, we specialize in pre-construction planning, entitlements, and construction management. Our team maintains strong relationships with design professionals and contractors to assemble project-specific teams. Financial partners provide flexible structures to meet client requirements, ensuring organizational expertise is applied to every development.We actively engage in community outreach and represent clients during planning approvals. Our services span site selection, budgeting, zoning compliance, and lender fund control. As a privately-held firm, we remain committed to creating meaningful spaces that reflect the culture of their occupants. Our managing partner, Richard Lewis, brings 20 years of leadership in project management and finance. We serve as trusted advisors through all project phases, from conceptual studies to final construction oversight.
Services
Pre-Construction Services
Entitlements
Construction Management
Ground-Up Construction
Site Selection
Land Acquisition
Scope Development
Cost Estimation
Community Outreach
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of progressive project management and finance experience.
- We offer comprehensive pre-construction and entitlement services.
- Our team creates environments tailored to client needs and site conditions.
- We maintain established relationships with design professionals and contractors.
- Our financial partners provide flexible funding structures for client needs.
Services
Pre-Construction Services
Our pre-construction services include site selection, massing studies, conceptual site plans, and preliminary budgeting. We analyze zoning requirements and develop strategies to maximize site potential while aligning with client objectives. Our team provides detailed cost estimates and schedules to ensure project feasibility before construction begins.
Entitlements
We handle entitlement processes including zoning changes, CEQA reports, EIR submissions, and tract map approvals. Our services cover community outreach, planning commission presentations, and City Council representation to secure necessary permits for your development project.
Construction Management
Our construction management includes contractor RFPs, bid reviews, budget tracking, and change-order management. We attend weekly construction meetings, monitor project timelines, and ensure compliance with lender fund control requirements throughout the building process.
Ground-Up Construction
We deliver complete ground-up construction services from land acquisition to final build-out. Our team coordinates design professionals, manages construction teams, and implements quality control measures to execute your vision from concept to completion.
Community Outreach
We facilitate community engagement through public meetings, neighborhood presentations, and collaborative planning sessions. Our approach builds consensus between developers, residents, and local authorities to ensure smooth project approvals and community integration.
People
Richard Lewis
Managing Partner
Richard Lewis leads Urbana Development with 20 years of project management and finance experience. He focuses on client vision alignment, project strategy, and team coordination. A Construction Management Association of America member, he holds an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Questions
What services does Urbana Real Estate Development offer?
We provide pre-construction planning, entitlements, construction management, site selection, and financial structuring for commercial real estate projects.
How experienced is your team in real estate development?
Our managing partner has 20 years of project management and finance experience, supported by industry professionals in construction and design.
What areas do you serve for development projects?
While based in Long Beach, CA, we handle commercial development projects across Southern California and select national markets.
How do you approach zoning and regulatory compliance?
We manage entitlement packages, zoning changes, CEQA reports, and community outreach to secure necessary approvals for your project.
Can you assist with financing options for development projects?
We connect clients with financial partners offering flexible funding structures tailored to each project's specific requirements.
What makes Urbana different from other development firms?
We combine construction expertise, financial acumen, and client-focused design to create environments that reflect your business culture and goals.
