The Urban Group (TUG): Building Strong Communities, One Project at a Time
Since 1984, The Urban Group has been a driving force in transforming South Florida’s communities. We are more than just consultants; we are passionate partners dedicated to creating lasting positive change alongside public agencies, non-profits, and private developers. We achieve this by:
- Helping people relocate smoothly when displaced by federally funded projects, ensuring fair treatment and minimizing disruption.
- Working with partners (public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private developers) to buy and develop land strategically, creating vibrant communities.
- Finding clever solutions to manage property, benefiting both people and communities.
Our Real Estate Expertise:
- Acquisition: We handle complex property purchases smoothly and fairly.
- Relocation: Experts following the Uniform Relocation Act (URA), and ensuring effortless transitions for residents displaced by public projects.
- Property Management: We keep transportation hubs, mobile home parks, and other facilities running efficiently.
- Valuation: We provide accurate appraisals for informed decision-making.
- Real Estate Brokerage: We provide a comprehensive list commercial real estate services in both the public and private sector.
Proven Track Record:
- Acquired over 5,400 properties responsibly and helped relocate over 3,200 residents under URA guidelines.
- Managed a $39 million noise mitigation program impacting 1,200 plus residential properties as the Prime Consultant to Broward County.
- Assisted in acquiring right-of-way for the Lena Road project, improving accessibility to I-75 for Manatee County, FL.
- Supported Catholic Housing Services by ensuring fair relocations under the URA for thousands of elderly residents.
- Facility Manger for the Miami Intermodal Center, a major transportation hub connected to Miami International Airport.
- Oversaw the Florida Department of Transportation’s property and facility management contracts in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
- Assisted the Seminole Tribe of Florida with managing and closing two mobile home parks under Florida Statute 723.
- Administered acquisitions of foreclosed and abandoned properties under a $23.7 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant for the Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).