Special Announcement! Equitable Cities is now Horizon 54. In an increasingly complex world, our internationally recognized, minority- and veteran-owned urban planning, policy, and research firm embraces the possibilities of this unique moment. We take a bold step forward, expanding our identity to include infrastructure policy, governance innovation, mobility strategy, and long-term urban research.
Founded in pursuit of freedom, we will continue to lead with lived and professional experience, prioritizing people and place over profit, building on previous work to address the deep underrepresentation of minority ownership in the planning and policy sector. We have grown into a trusted partner for federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the EPA, HUD, the CDC, and the Department of Energy, as well as state DOTs, metropolitan planning organizations, and nationally funded research institutions.
“We’re not just consultants. We’re connectors—bridging ideas, people, and power to build a better future… This new direction is our public declaration that the work of equitable city-building demands both the protest sign and the 50-page data report because lasting change requires both lived experience and rigorous analysis. We bring both.” — founder and principal Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD
Our work will shape public policy, deliver bold yet practical solutions, and cultivate a culture defined by integrity, innovation, collaboration, and courage. We will achieve this by centering people and place in all of our work and by rewarding curiosity, excellence, and real-world impact within our team. Let’s work together.