What services does Urban Strategy provide?

Urban Strategy offers land surveying, civil engineering, and transportation design services that support sustainable urban development.

Which areas do you serve in Texas and across the US?

We proudly serve clients across Texas Dallas, Richardson, Fort Worth, and Austin—and support select remote projects across the US.

What makes site constraints in Texas different from other states?

Texas projects often face clay soils, flooding zones, and utility congestion. Local civil engineers understand these regional challenges and plan ahead to prevent costly delays.

How early should developers involve a civil engineer in Dallas projects?

The best time is before land purchase or planning approval. Early involvement helps identify risks like zoning restrictions, soil issues, or easement conflicts.

James Phillips - Urban Strategy

James Phillips

Civil Designer

James brings a unique blend of design expertise and client-focused business development to Urban Strategy. As both a civil designer and a relationship builder, James plays a pivotal role in shaping projects and cultivating long-term partnerships. He thrives on solving complex challenges—like navigating the demanding review process. Driven by a passion to help shape the world around him, James approaches every project with determination, transparency, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Clients trust him not only for his technical skills, but also for his honesty, dedication, and relentless pursuit of solutions, even if it means diving into something new to find the right answer. James values the close-knit, supportive team culture at Urban Strategy, where collaboration and trust are at the core of every project. Like the rest of the team, he’s proud to offer clients direct access to experienced decision-makers who care deeply about the outcomes.

Outside of work, James channels his competitive spirit into daily workouts, jiu-jitsu, and marathon training. As a former collegiate athlete, winning the Junior College World Series in 2016 is one of his proudest accomplishments.

Around the office, James is known as a go-getter, a people person, and someone who never stops learning.