Best-in-class solutions for cities worldwide
Our clients are seeking ways to improve the lives of residents in cities across the globe, and they come to HR&A for best-in-class solutions to their most complex problems. From transportation to parks and open space, broadband, climate, and social infrastructure, HR&A brings a growing body of international experience to all our projects. We work on behalf of development banks, national and local governments, and private developers and investors to bring complex capital projects to fruition. 
What do we do?
Urban Regeneration & Master Planning
HR&A works with architects, planners, and engineers to facilitate the visioning, design, and implementation of districtwide projects and helps cities leverage their underutilized real estate assets to promote sustainable and equitable economic growth. HR&A unlocks economic growth through master plans and revitalization strategies for neighborhoods and metropolitan regions, while structuring public-private partnerships that enhance community assets. Learn more…
Transportation and Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
By coupling transit investment with TOD planning, HR&A has transformed cities and communities, creating dense, walkable and equitable neighborhoods with improved access to jobs and services. Learn more…
Climate Infrastructure
HR&A assists countries in the development of strong and effective funding, financing, and delivery structures for climate adaptation and resilience infrastructure projects that transform existing systems and increase impactful outcomes in the face of dynamic challenges. Learn more…
Broadband Infrastructure
HR&A’s broadband and digital equity work began more than half a decade ago with the development of the widely-praised NYC Internet Master Plan and a prefeasibility study for a neutral-host middle-mile network in Medellín’s metropolitan area. Learn more…
Featured Projects
South Africa Metro Investments Private Participation
South Africa
As part of an engagement with the World Bank Cities Resilience Program and the National Treasury of South Africa, and in partnership with local public policy consulting firm PDG, HR&A helped seven South African metropolitan governments advance a suite of nine resilient infrastructure and renewable energy projects, including stormwater management, river catchment rehabilitation, energy storage, and waste management. Learn more…
Parque Berrio Station Funding and Governance Study
Medellin, Colombia
HR&A served as a strategic advisor to Metro the Medellin to studying funding and governance options for the redevelopment and future operations of the emblematic Parque Berrio Station and surrounding open space in downtown Medellin, Colombia. HR&A presented funding and governance options that relied on private sector participation and the use of value capture tools, including leases to private retail operators, optimization of revenue from advertising, and the creation of a business improvement district, among others.
Konza Technology City Development Plan
Nairobi, Kenya
HR&A developed a comprehensive business plan and implementation strategy for Konza Technology City, a transformative technology industry hub outside Nairobi, Kenya. This initiative aims to position Konza as a global center for technology, enabling Kenya to achieve middle-income status and significantly enhance the quality of life for its citizens. Learn more…
Public-Private Development Strategy for Dhaka’s Mohakhali Bus Terminal
Dhaka, Bangladesh
The World Bank engaged HR&A to leverage a public-private partnership (PPP) for the development of the Mohakhali Bus Terminal in central Dhaka, aiming to transform it into a state-of-the-art mixed-use transportation hub. With its strategic location and significant potential, this project is designed to enhance transportation options for North Dhaka, integrating inter-city buses and future bus rapid transit services, thereby catalyzing broader neighborhood development. Learn more…
Digital Transformation Plan for the Aburra Valley Metropolitan Area in Colombia
Aburrá Valley, Colombia
HR&A developed a comprehensive business case for establishing a neutral host broadband infrastructure provider in the Aburrá Valley, addressing the critical need for high-speed internet access across ten municipalities, including Medellín. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, enabling economic inclusion for residents and businesses, thereby fostering shared prosperity and enhancing competitiveness in the region’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Learn more…