Urban Design & Development
Learn more about the Urban Design & Development division of the Planning Department.
What We Do
The Urban Design & Development Division’s overall charge is to ensure internal and external coordination of long range planning, development review and redevelopment functions that affect the physical development of Albuquerque.
In addition, this division assists and provides staff support to several land use boards, including:
- Environmental Planning Commission
- Landmarks & Urban Conservation Commission
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- Zoning Hearing Examiner
How We Serve You
Utilizing three sections, the Urban Design & Development division creates sector development plans, updates the comprehensive plan, amends zoning code, provides support staff to several land use boards and leads redevelopment projects to revitalize certain areas of Albuquerque.
The sections of the Urban Design & Development division include: