Municipal Strategy & 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

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Municipal Strategy & Urban Development Consultant to join our collaborative network. In this role, you will work closely with city planners, anchor institutions, and local municipalities to design sustainable, community-centered development strategies that drive equitable growth.

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.