Urban Design is concerned with the integration of multiple perspectives, disciplines and expertise to develop frameworks and designs for existing and emerging urban areas. Through thoughtful analysis and creative thinking, urban design establishes the vision, identifies the means, and develops designs that lead to vibrant, successful and engaging places. Spanning scales from the individual site to the region, urban design is as much a mindset as a discipline. It is about employing both innovative and time-tested methodologies to pull together disparate factors and arrive at strategies to guide development, promote economic growth and create a great public realm.