City Growth & Urban Development Consultant

Insight Economics & Business Strategist, LLC; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Economics & Business Strategist, LLC is seeking an experienced Municipal Strategy & Urban Development Consultant to collaborate with city planners, anchor institutions, and local municipalities to design sustainable, community-centered development strategies.

You will lead feasibility studies, develop frameworks for urban regeneration, and deliver actionable roadmaps that support equitable growth, while guiding cross‑functional stakeholder workshops within our network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in urban planning, municipal management, public administration, or regional economic development.
• Strong ability to translate complex municipal data into clear, strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for building inclusive communities and thriving in a flexible, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with municipal leaders to assess local economic needs and design targeted community development strategies.
• Lead feasibility studies and framework analyses for urban regeneration and public-sector projects.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and collaborate with cross-functional experts within our network.
• Deliver high-impact, actionable roadmaps that help cities achieve long-term economic sustainability.

Skills

Urban planning

Municipal management

Public administration

Regional economic development

Data translation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Insight Economics & Business Strategist, LLC is seeking an experienced Municipal Strategy & Urban Development Consultant to collaborate with city planners, anchor institutions, and local municipalities to design sustainable, community-centered development strategies.

You will lead feasibility studies, develop frameworks for urban regeneration, and deliver actionable roadmaps that support equitable growth, while guiding cross‑functional stakeholder workshops within our network.