Urban Initiatives, founded in 1983, is a private consulting firm of specialists and analysts in urban policy and housing development who provide technical services on a national basis. The firm works with developers, not-for-profit agencies, private organizations, and government in the specialized areas of real estate finance and development, affordable and special needs housing, and policy/program development. Urban Initiatives provides a comprehensive approach to the delivery of resources that addresses the complexities of housing development. Our focus is on the provision of technical services that facilitate and expedite the development/finance processes.