We are Urban Arena. A collaborative that turns bold ideas into reality, where architecture, landscape architecture, planning, and branding design work as one. We believe great design happens when everyone at the table has a voice. We create meaningful places for the communities who use them.
Inspired by our people, powered by our process, and driven by our purpose, Urban Arena transforms spaces into purposeful experiences that connect communities and places with possibility.
Urban Arena (UA) was established in 1996 by Michael Schrock. In 1997 a partnership was formed with Keith Mittemeyer to strengthen the company’s capabilities. Founded originally with a focus on landscape architecture and planning, Urban Arena quickly expanded to include architecture, and later branding, to provide clients with a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary service.
Urban Arena has offices in Orange County, San Diego, and Oakland. Our projects range from master-planned urban villages to retail and entertainment centers, theme parks, model homes, community parks, boutique hotels, luxury apartments, streetscapes and sports complexes.