Shaping the
Future of
American Cities
Innovation, sustainability, and community at the heart of every plan. We help cities in California and Michigan build a better tomorrow.
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States Served
About CIVITAS
Planning Cities
That Work for Everyone
CIVITAS URBAN LABS GROUP LLC is a women-owned urban planning and architecture consulting firm headquartered in San Diego, California.
Founded by bilingual architect and urban planner Larissa Ketylin da Silva Ortega, we bring international expertise and a deep commitment to sustainable, community-centered urban development. Our practice bridges innovation and inclusivity, delivering plans that cities can actually implement.
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“Every city plan should begin with a question: who is this for? Our answer is always: for the community that lives there.”
— Larissa Ketylin da Silva Ortega, Founder & Principal
What We Do
Our Service Areas
Seven specialized disciplines covering the full spectrum of urban planning and design.
Why Choose Us
The CIVITAS Difference
Four pillars that set our practice apart and define how we work with every client and community.
Bilingual Expertise
Fluent in English and Portuguese, enabling us to bridge international best practices with American regulatory environments — and serve diverse communities across California and Michigan.
Sustainable Approach
Every project integrates environmental thinking from day one — from climate resilience and green infrastructure to net-zero pathways and circular economy strategies.
Community-Centered
We believe the best plans are co-created. Our engagement process brings diverse voices to the table — ensuring that plans reflect the people who will live, work, and play in them.
Data-Driven
Our recommendations are grounded in rigorous analysis — demographic trends, spatial data, environmental modeling, and economic indicators — translated into clear, actionable strategies.
Let's Work Together
Ready to Shape Your Community's Future?
Partner with CIVITAS URBAN LABS to bring innovative, sustainable, and community-centered solutions to your city.