Karp Strategies

Karp Strategies is a WBE and DBE-certified urban planning and strategy consulting firm that helps clients strengthen cities through data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and effective decision-making. By integrating people, data, and place into our approach, we help cross-sector clients move from analysis to action—tackling challenges, streamlining operations, and advancing key initiatives. We work with private, public, and non-profit organizations to address complex planning, policy, and operational challenges, equipping them with the tools to better serve their customers and communities. Karp Strategies applies analytical and design thinking to problem-solving, ensuring our clients efficiently execute their missions with impact. Our team: • Conducts in-depth planning and economic analyses of neighborhoods surrounding projects, examining demographics, employment, business trends, and market conditions to inform decision-making. • Delivers measurable returns by surfacing key local insights, securing stakeholder support, and helping projects stay on time and within budget. • Designs and implements effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies to align projects with local priorities, reduce delays, and enhance long-term success. • Develops strategic roadmaps to navigate regulatory processes and other hurdles, ensuring smooth project execution. • Directly manages projects to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Based in New York City, Karp Strategies works nationwide, bringing a multidisciplinary team of policy and planning experts to drive results. Let’s work together to move your projects forward.