Collective for Urbanism and Sustainable Progress (CUSP)

Designing urban life that feels grounded, resilient, and human.

We pair civil engineering research with community-led action to make sustainable cities practical, livable, and inclusive.

Active initiatives

2026

Podcast launch

case studies

Now in focus

Building a blueprint for climate-ready neighborhoods: shade, water, and walkability as core infrastructure.

Our collective connects research, advocacy, and storytelling to move sustainable urbanism from theory to action.

Partner with neighborhoods to solve infrastructure gaps with locally led plans.

Publish accessible briefs on materials, safety, and policy implementation.

Share stories that help people imagine what sustainable living looks like.

Insights from our field notes, engineering research, and policy partnerships.

2025-01-05 • 8 min read

What Copenhagen, Barcelona, and Tokyo teach us about designing human-scale urban spaces.

2024-12-28 • 9 min read

Engineering research on sustainable building materials for underprivileged/makeshift housing situations in Costa Rica.

2024-12-20 • 9 min read

Working with local government to implement bike infrastructure.

Whether you are a student, policymaker, or community leader, we would love to collaborate on the next wave of sustainable infrastructure.

Become part of our community working to build sustainable, people-first cities

Building sustainable, people-first cities through research, advocacy, and community action.

Rooted in Costa Rica

Based in Costa Rica · Pura Vida