What We Do is reconstruct Smart, Modern Spaces for Optimal Utilization
Turnkey Solutions for Urban Transformation
Adaptive Reuse Development & Conversion
Core Offering
We transform empty commercial buildings into mixed-use developments featuring affordable homeownership opportunities alongside commercial storefronts (retail, food, services).
Technology Integration
Our conversions utilize licensed SmartWalls™ technology (invented and owned by Walter Moss), sustainable micro-housing designs, advanced HVAC, water purification, and energy recovery systems.
Focus
Creating self-sufficient neighborhoods, promoting resident ownership, and ensuring rapid, high-yield project turnaround (average capital return under 18 months).
Consulting & Re-Engineering Services for Cities
Objective
Streamline municipal processes (permitting, rezoning, condo laws) to accelerate adaptive reuse projects.
Services
Regulatory analysis, process mapping, stakeholder alignment facilitation, custom solutions (expedited lanes, pre-approved adjustments), policy advocacy, training, and creating streamlined approval pathways.
Deliverables
Process maps, re-engineering proposals, template solutions, actionable recommendations.
Feasibility, Development & Financing Analysis
Objective
Assist municipalities, developers, and stakeholders in assessing the viability of adaptive reuse projects.
Services
Comprehensive feasibility studies (building condition, market demand, community impact), economic/market analysis, tailored financing models (capital stacks, preferred returns, refinancing assumptions, tax strategies), innovative homeownership/co-ownership models, risk assessment & mitigation, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework development.
Deliverables
Feasibility reports, detailed financing models, risk assessments, co-ownership guides, PPP opportunity reports.
Franchise Model for Developers
Concept
A hybrid franchise system where partner developers utilize Urbana Systems' operational support and license technologies, including SmartWalls™ from Walter Moss, to execute conversion projects, assuming project liability.
Benefits
Accelerates market penetration, leverages local expertise, generates revenue through fees/licensing, ensures adherence to quality and sustainability standards.
Intelligent Systems for Sustainable Living
Urbana Systems integrates cutting-edge technology, often through licensing agreements, to create efficient, resilient, and future-proof living environments. Our systems-first approach includes.
- Solid-state TEC (Thermoelectric Cooler) HVAC systems.
- Aqualyte™ Nanomaterial (from Dais Nano) for heat/moisture transfer and energy recovery.
- BioPCM® (from PCES/DSERV) phase change materials for passive thermal storage and load smoothing.
- Desalination membranes and water purification technology (integrated Dais Nano tech).
- Greywater solutions and potential for no-sewage designs.
- High-pressure laminates, fireproof, and bulletproof composite panels (from Abet HTS) for protective shells.
- Modular, demountable interior wall systems (from Maars Living Walls) for flexibility and acoustic control.
Integration with renewable energy sources and potential grid tie-ins, supporting microgrid and net-zero goals
A subscription-based platform providing education, onboarding, data analysis, and predictive insights for stakeholders, partners, developers, and architects.
Let's Build the Future Together
Ready to transform distressed properties, enable affordable homeownership, or partner on innovative urban solutions? Contact Urbana Systems today.
