What Is Another World?

Another World Planning & Design is a professional urban design office dedicated to imagining and creating healthier, more resilient communities.

Planning and designing public spaces, neighborhoods, and cities takes cooperation and hard work; but with Another World, the process can be educational, empowering, and—yes—fun!

A liveable neighborhood
Community vision

What We Do

Another World provides the following services:

  • Visioning and strategic planning

  • Neighborhood and site analysis

  • Mapping and GIS

  • Neighborhood planning

  • Site planning and concept design

  • Building concept design

  • Community engagement and outreach activities

  • Planning and design education for all ages

  • Graphic and written communications

  • Grant and RFP writing assistance

  • …and more!

Who We Serve

Another World works with clients in the public, non-profit, grassroots, and private sectors who are striving to make positive, sustainable, and equitable changes in their communities. See a list of recent clients here.

Does that sound like you?

Do you have a project in mind?

Let’s talk!

Land
Empty buildings
Places for kids

Who Is Another World?

Andrew Wald is the founder and principal of Another World. Andrew is a multi-disciplinary designer who lives in Detroit. He has over ten years of professional experience in urban planning, design, and community engagement in Detroit and across the country. He has previously taught elementary and middle school, worked on organic farms, and won some awards.

Andrew is a certified planner (AICP). He holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in history from Pomona College.

Safe streets
Unique places