Alicia Belton
FAIA, NOMA, NCARB

With a heart to serve others, Alicia enjoys learning about people and places.

Having traveled to six continents, she also likes to photograph nature and buildings. A native Texan, one of her favorite BBQ places, New Braunfels Smokehouse, is from her hometown. She is passionate about using the resources that we have to create places of wellness for all.

With over 30 years of experience in practicing architecture, she is Founding Principal of Urban Design Perspectives where she works with clients to manage their design and building process of workplace, housing, religious and hospitality sectors.

In working with corporate, public agencies, small businesses and non-profit organizations, she leads teams through all phases of design and construction with a focus on collaboration in order to achieve desired project outcomes.  This often includes community engagement workshops where she facilitates programming and visioning sessions to gain consensus on project goals.

Prior to founding Urban Design Perspectives, she worked at 3M as a Project Engineer where she oversaw project design and construction teams which required scope, budget and schedule development and management. She currently serves on the board of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, the Capital Area Architectural Planning Board and Hennepin County Designer Selection Committee.

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