Membership

Now introducing membership.

In 2025, The Urban Guild opened membership to the public, inviting a broader community of design professionals, advocates, and allies to join our shared mission. This step marks a new chapter in expanding access to collaboration, mentorship, and recognition, while supporting the Guild’s work to shape enduring, people-centered places.

Friend

$36/year

Community members with a passion for placemaking.

  • Weekly subscription to the Guild Brief which provides access to:

    • Compilation of upcoming submissions

    • Resources links to recent articles

    • Knowledge sharing from Guild Members

  • Early bird pricing to register for the Guild Summit

  • Access to The Urban Guild Member Directory

Member

$250/year

Professionals shaping the future of cities through design, development, and policy.

  • Weekly subscription to the Guild Brief and opportunity to contribute

  • Access to The Urban Guild Member Directory

  • Ability to use the "Member" title under defined branding guidelines

  • Participation in monthly Zoom “Office Hours” with Guild Fellows

  • Discount to the Guild Summit

  • Exclusive access to “members only” social events at Summit and CNU

  • Networking and leadership opportunities

  • Speaking roles at events

  • Recognition as a leader in the field

  • Potential pathway to Fellow status

Fellow

National thought leaders with a proven track record of advancing the industry.

Fellowship in The Urban Guild is reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and contribution to the field. To preserve its significance, this distinction is granted by invitation only and confirmed through a vote of existing Fellows.

  • Weekly subscription to the Guild Brief and opportunity to contribute

  • Exclusive opportunity to be seated on The Urban Guild board

  • Ability to use the "Fellow" title under defined branding guidelines

  • Contributions to mentorship and educational programming

  • Inclusion in exclusive Guild Fellows Google Chat

  • Exclusive networking and leadership opportunities

  • Priority speaking roles at events

  • Recognition as a senior leader in the field