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rebel urbaniste llc

conscious, collective impact

Chicago

boutique management consulting firm

we plan. we build. we stay.

Rebel Urbaniste LLC is a boutique management consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and economic development through an urban planning lens.

We offer services in strategy, organizational development, sustainable land use, project management and implementation, and stakeholder engagement—partnering across public, nonprofit, and private sectors to move complex work forward.

Because meaningful change requires all of us at the table, we engage alongside stakeholders, community residents, and local leaders where the ground-level work actually happens.

Anchored in community-based outcomes and sustainable solutions, we take a holistic approach to collective impact—working across industries, sectors, and at all levels to co-create impact that lasts.

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Strategy

Grounded in Context. Built for Impact.

We develop strategies that start with an honest read of where you are — the assets, the obstacles, and the dynamics shaping what’s possible. Rooted in an urban planning lens, our approach connects organizational goals to the broader systems and communities they affect, producing strategies that are actionable, equitable, and built to last.

Organizational Development

Aligned from the Inside Out.

We work alongside leadership and teams to strengthen the structures, culture, and capacity that determine how well an organization can do its work. From governance to talent to change management, we build the internal conditions that let mission-driven organizations grow without losing what makes them effective.

Sustainable Land Use

Rooted in Place. Invested in People.

Land is more than a parcel on a map — it’s the foundation of neighborhood life. Bringing an urban planning and real estate lens to every engagement, we focus on revitalization that strengthens communities from the ground up — balancing development opportunity with the long-term equity and livability that make a neighborhood worth investing in.

Project Management + Implementation

Precision from Plan to Delivery.

We manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from kickoff to completion — keeping scope, timeline, and relationships on track without losing sight of the goal. Whether the work is community-facing or organizationally driven, we bring the rigor and range to see it through.

Stakeholder Engagement

Designed with Intent. Felt Beyond the Room.

The engagements that matter aren't just well-facilitated—they're intentionally designed. Who's invited, how the space is held, what gets decided, and what people carry forward all matter. We design and facilitate stakeholder engagement strategies, workshops, executive retreats, community convenings, and public engagement processes that strengthen relationships, support informed decision-making, and move meaningful work forward.

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Whether you’re looking for a strategic partner, a trusted advisor, or someone to help move complex work forward—we’re here for it.

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