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.

The Corporation is currently working in five areas namely Kingston and Port Royal, Caymanas, St. Catherine, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Falmouth, Trelawny and Montego Bay, St. James to produce and implement development plans.