About Us

– Urban Decision Group is a small company with a big reach. We are active in our local communities and work with clients and partners across the United States to keep urban planning practices and technological tools in lockstep. We’re proud of the work we do, the employees that make it happen, and our affiliates and resources.

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The Urban Decision Group Philosophy

The trick to a successful project is to start with the right information. The right information depends on accurate data and appropriate analysis tools; that’s where Urban Decision Group comes in.

We’re a different kind of planning firm. Urban Decision Group is a collective of planning and development consultants who recognize that the planning process is the foundation of our communities, impacting how we live, work, and play. It’s a big responsibility, so UDG tries to give a little extra. We call ourselves location information experts because we specialize in the creative application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). We use GIS for everything from market assessments to site analysis, but we also utilize various open-source technologies to enhance and improve the planning process. Whether your project requires a rigorous and extensive data analysis or a better community outreach tool, Urban Decision Group’s interdisciplinary and flexible team will ensure your project’s data is turned into useful, relatable information.

AICP :: Principal

Rick Stein

Rick Stein is a proud tech-oriented planning geek with over 10 years of planning experience and over 20 years of software development and database management experience. He’s brought his passion for data into a variety of industries including insurance, banking, utilities, telecommunications, education, architecture, planning, and real estate market analysis. Mr. Stein holds a B.S.B.A of Management Information Systems from Bowling Green State University and a Masters of City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University. Rick graduated at the top of his class at OSU and was awarded the Outstanding Student award from the American Planning Association Ohio Chapter. Rick is an active member of the American Planning Association and he is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Rick also teaches ESRI’s ArcGIS Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to autistic high school students as part of President Obama’s Connect ED Initiative.