Urban Design & Development

The Planning Department's planning functions are housed in the Urban Design and Development (UD&D) Division. 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.

Three sections comprise the Urban Design & Development Division:

• Long Range Planning
• Current Planning
• Metropolitan Redevelopment

Land Use Support

The Urban Design & Development Division assists and provides staff support to several land use boards, including:

• Development Review Board
• Environmental Planning Commission
• Landmarks & Urban Conservation Commission
• Albuquerque Development Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals