Allies and Morrison have formed a separate, dedicated urbanism practice with Urban Practitioners. The new practice is based at Allies and Morrison's studios in Southwark, London and at the Tea Factory in Liverpool.

Over the last eight years the two practices have worked in collaboration on a wide range of urban projects. From May 2011, the specialist skills of the two practices will be combined to create a uniquely effective professional service covering planning, masterplanning, consultation and urban design.

In bringing together the various disciplines represented by the two practices, the aim is to establish an organisation that is fully equipped to address the complex, contemporary challenges faced by towns and cities not only in this country but around the world.