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About UDC

The UDC's Asset Base

The UDC has a combined asset base of over J$17 Billion, mainly in land and buildings. 

Brief History of the Urban Development Corporation

One of the many problems facing newly independent Jamaica in the 1960’s was the increasing trend towards overpopulation in the urban centres. Because capital investment in mining, manufacturing and tourism was concentrated in these areas, there was a drift of the rural population to the cities and towns in search of employment and an improved quality of life.

Products, Programmes & Services

The Corporation is geared towards economic activities, which promote the development of its designated areas, for example:
  • Layout, construct and provide primary infrastructure, in the designated areas
  • Provide secondary development such as residential, commercial and recreational facilities
  • Provide property management services, which include property rentals
  • Property sales in both primary and secondary developments
  • Conference services at the Jamaica Conference Centre

The UDC, Operating in Key Areas

The Urban Development Corporation is one of the leading urban and rural development agencies in the Caribbean. Since 1968, the UDC has sought to transform Jamaica's most viable urban centres and strategic rural towns, whilst preserving the natural environment and spurring economic development. The core business objective of the UDC is to make development happen through the planning and implementation of comprehensive projects and programmes in designated areas.

Core Business/Strategic Objectives

"Making development happen through the planning and implementation of comprehensive development projects and programmes."

Corporate Vision and Mission

To be the leading urban and rural development agency in the Caribbean. The Mission of the UDC is to fulfill our role as the nation’s main urban and rural development agency and facilitator...

Corporate Values and Philosophy

"To undertake the development of unused resources which lie in proximity to urban areas or which can be made into urban areas so as to stimulate development."