URBAN Works Mission Statement:
Urban Works, Ltd., is a community based,
minority woman owned architectural firm that places an importance on
good design regardless of economic level.
Co-founder Ms. Patricia Saldana Natke grew
up on the south side of Chicago and witnessed first had that people with
lower income levels have little power to change the problems in their
community without money. Those with money and power make decisions
on infrastructure for them. While this has gotten better in the past
few years, Ms. Natke and the other employees at Urban Works, Ltd. are
committed to equaling this injustice with good design.
Urban Works is an agent for socially and
environmentally responsible design. Its members are dedicated to
improving the environment of the urban fabric and strive to create
buildings that are durable and healthy, energy conserving and
resource-efficient, adaptable and harmonious within their
communities. |
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"We, the founders and
officers of Urban Works, Ltd., are change agents for socially and
environmentally responsive design in the areas of architecture, interior
design, and planning. Our organization has as its mission the
rendering of these services in a manner that demonstrates our dedication
and determination to improving and positively imprinting the ecology and
environment of the urban fabric.
We will render the highest
quality service in a professional manner that anticipates and visually
articulates the needs of our client base – be they individual, group, or
community in the local or global markets. In the interest of providing
outstanding service, the working environment we create will be one that
fosters and encourages quality design, diversity and creativity. We
will communicate openly and honestly with our client base and staff to
ensure an atmosphere of trust and good
relations.” |
