David Lock Associates

David Lock Associates (DLA) is a unique town planning and urban design consultancy, proud of its origins in the contemporary and internationally acclaimed 'new city' of Milton Keynes. Founded by David Lock in 1988, DLA has grown as a consequence of its dynamic team, outstanding thought leadership and the delivery of bold and innovative solutions for urban development. Our 60 strong professional team aims to work alongside our clients to plan and design the best places to live, work and invest. We lead multi-disciplinary teams and provide private and public sector clients with services in town planning, urban design and master planning, regeneration, development delivery and infrastructure planning. Our reputation for defining opportunities, challenging conventional approaches to planning and design, and securing some of the UK's most innovative and pioneering urban development projects has cemented our position as one of the UK's most respected town planning and urban design companies. The focus of our day-to-day activity is on the housing and development that is needed to achieve economic prosperity and a 'just' society. DLA is at the forefront of designing and planning for the regeneration of existing communities and the delivery of new settlements and urban extensions incorporating the highest possible standards of environmental, social and economic sustainability.