ABOUT
Our Mission
Edmond Urbanist exists to document, highlight, advocate for, and inspire the next generation of residential and commercial development in Edmond, Oklahoma.
We are dedicated to showcasing the progress and potential of urban development in our community, and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey with us.
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The Edmond Urbanist Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. As such, we do endorse or campaign for/against candidates for elected office.
Our Values
Community
Community is the power of WE. We live here, we work here, we play here, we raise our families here - and we do those things together in close proximity. For a community to reach its fullest potential, everyone shares in its responsibilities and everyone benefits.
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Progress
Progress is the power of A BETTER TOMORROW. While we look to the past to help guide us, we cannot go backward or spend our time longing for days gone by. What worked then may not work now, and you can't "un-ring the bell." We believe our best days are ahead of us, and we are proud to work hard today to leave things better for those who will come after us.
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Solidarity
Solidarity is the power of STANDING TOGETHER. We have more that unites us with our neighbors, classmates, and coworkers than divides us. When we focus on mutual benefit, that's when we can all win.
Future Plans
Future goals for Edmond Urbanist as organization include:
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Purchase of a UAV and computer-aided design tools to aid in placemaking advocacy specific to areas in Edmond
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Technical assistance and advocacy tools for Edmond business districts and neighborhoods seeking to enhance and/or redevelop their areas
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Annual awards program recognizing Edmond neighborhoods, developments, businesses, and institutions that excel at incorporating New Urbanism principles
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Paid internship opportunities for University of Central Oklahoma or Oklahoma Christian University students studying city planning, economic development, real estate, public administration or other related disciplines​​
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What is New Urbanism?
New Urbanism is a planning and development approach based on the principles of how cities and towns had been built for the last several centuries: walkable blocks and streets, housing and shopping in close proximity, and accessible public spaces. In other words: New Urbanism focuses on human-scaled urban design.
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What is YIMBY?
YIMBY means Yes In My Back Yard and is a perspective that is optimistic about and open to new construction, redevelopment, and growth in our cities. YIMBY stands in contrast to the voices that seek to preserve the status quo, especially by using government policies to restrict development of private property.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Contact us at: edmondurbanist@hotmail.com
Our Team
Director: Cody Boyd
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Cody Boyd is a life-long resident of Central Oklahoma and has lived in Edmond for more than a decade. With nearly 15 years of experience in state and local government service, he has a first-hand understanding of how elected officials, government agencies, businesses, neighborhoods, nonprofits, and community advocates can work together to tackle issues and deliver results.
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Cody began his career at the at the Oklahoma House of Representatives, where he worked as a Legislative Assistant to Democratic and Republican legislators. He then worked for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for 10 years in communications, media relations, policy, and customer service. From ODOT, Cody went to EMBARK, the City of Oklahoma City's public transit and parking agency.
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As a self-employed business owner since 2024, Cody works in landscaping, home remodeling, business consulting, and as Edmond Urbanist's founder and director.
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Cody has served on Edmond's Housing and Community Resources Commission, Public Transportation Committee, and the Capital Improvement Advisory Task Force. He also served on his neighborhood association's board of directors for eight years.
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Cody earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma.
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Cody and his wife, Alexandria - a lifelong Edmond resident - have lived in two different Edmond neighborhoods and now are happy to call Downtown Edmond home.
