Urban Vitalization

After World War II, cities lost much of their “people-place” vitality, while suburbs grew haphazardly. The work of Ken Kay Associates repairs the fabric of cities and suburbs, restoring a sense of community and improving the quality of life. The firm’s plans are reversing decades of auto-centric development that destroyed streetscapes and bulldozed historic buildings for parking lots. Our designs for new or rehabilitated parks, plazas, and courtyards ensure the livability of compact, mixed-use redevelopment.