Metropolitan Development Services is a specialized urban planning consultancy helping cities, public agencies, and development partners address complex challenges at the intersection of land use, economic development, and transportation infrastructure.

Led by Jackson Strong, AICP, MDS draws on extensive experience across the public and private sectors, including the drafting and implementation of land-use policies, zoning regulations, development frameworks, and spatial strategies.

MDS is deliberately lean, responsive, and focused. The practice is particularly suited to assignments where urban development must be coordinated with ports, freight systems, rail corridors, industrial land, housing, and public infrastructure.

Our work is grounded in clear analysis, transparent communication, professional integrity, and practical recommendations designed to move projects from concept toward implementation.