The Purpose of Cities

We’re excited to welcome two powerhouse leaders to the Able City Housing Studio! Deepa Modadugu and Mariela Valdivia Deepa Modadugu and Mariela Valdivia have joined us as heads of our Housing [...]

At Able City, we believe in the power of community and the importance of each individual’s contribution to our mission. This month, we’re spotlighting Ricardo Solis, a Principal at [...]

Mario Pena Trailblazer Award winner 2023. Big Congratulations to Able City Co-Founder/Partner Mario Peña, AIA, AICP, CNUA, who has been honored with the 2023 Trailblazer Award by AIA San [...]

BUILDING BETTER CITIES: TRANSFORMING URBANISM THROUGH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DESIGN Our co-founder, Viviana Frank, recently spoke with the Council for Inclusive Capitalism about Able City’s [...]

Sustainable City Planning. As cities continue to grow and evolve, so does the need for sustainable city planning. Sustainable city planning refers to cities’ conscious design and management [...]

The American Institute of Architects, Lower Rio Grande Valley chapter recognized exceptional architectural achievement in 2022. The evening was a chance to reflect on the impressive quality of [...]

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Texas Architect Magazine, read full article here. –Jesse Miller, AIA The recent rehabilitation of the San Agustín Cathedral in Laredo represents an intriguing combination of history, [...]

The Architect’s Newspaper, read full article here. –Matt Hickman   A planned 6.3-mile-long park straddling the Rio Grande River along the United States–Mexico border is quickly [...]