Urban Design Associates is an architect and designing firm that specializes in developing designs for key civic or landmark buildings as well as residential buildings. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., the firm has developed implementation-oriented master plans, urban designs and design guidelines for various services like downtowns and waterfronts, mixed-income urban neighborhoods, neighborhoods, towns and villages, mixed-use infill, transit-oriented development and campuses/districts projects. Urban Design Associates offers its designing services within three primary categories: urban design, architecture and pattern books/design guidelines.