Urban Umbrella

Overview

Urban Umbrella is an urban design firm based in New York City, founded in 2009. The company specializes in premium, patent-protected alternatives to traditional sidewalk scaffolding and overhead protection, which are exclusively approved by the New York City Department of Buildings. It gained recognition by winning the 2009 urbanSHED international design competition, introducing a modern sidewalk scaffolding design that emphasizes safety and aesthetics.

The firm's flagship product features a light, white design with transparent roofing and stylized arch-like bracing, enhancing pedestrian safety while minimizing disruption during construction. Urban Umbrella operates in 19 markets across the U.S. and Canada, with plans for expansion into the UK, and has completed over 300 projects. Its offerings include modular event staging, pipe scaffolding, and roadway restaurant canopies, ensuring compliance with local regulations while contributing to urban environments. Recent leadership includes CEO Andrew Gonnella, and the company has raised approximately $18-19 million in funding.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 646-798-7276
• Website: urbanumbrella.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/urbanumbrella

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Scaffolding innovation
• Building signage solutions
• Urban planning and design
• Hospitality structures
• Event infrastructure
• Outdoor media installations
• Urban safety standards and compliance
• Façade protection systems
• Custom signage and branding
• Impact load support structures
• Urban aesthetics enhancement
• City regulation compliance
• Urban beautification projects
• Urban scaffolding systems
• B2B construction solutions
• Modular scaffolding
• Government partnerships
• Structural engineering for urban spaces
• Urban infrastructure transformation
• Event staging services
• Pedestrian safety improvements
• Impact-resistant roofing
• Urban space redesign
• Sustainable construction materials
• Urban construction solutions
• Patented design and products
• City-approved scaffolding
• Urban safety solutions
• Building materials supply
• COVID-19 outdoor solutions
• Impact load capacity structures
• Construction & real estate engagements
• Modular scaffolding systems
• Urban safety barriers
• Specialty trade contracting
• Public space enhancement
• Urban design innovation
• Outdoor canopy solutions
• Urban outdoor spaces improvement

Technologies Used

• AI
• Android
• Canal
• Circle
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Cloud Hosting
• Google Tag Manager
• IoT
• Mobile Friendly
• Procore
• Proofpoint
• QuickBooks
• Remote
• Render
• Reviews
• Stamped
• Varnish
• Wix

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches