Common Client Questions We Solve:

What can I build on my property? What is the land use? What are the zoning requirements? Are there any site constraints? How long will it take to get approvals? How quickly can I get to construction?

Land Planning Services

  • Site Plan Development
  • Presentation Renderings
  • Due Diligence Investigations
  • Ordinance Research and Interpretation
  • Master Planning
  • Site/Yield Analysis and Feasibility Studies
  • Sketch Plan Design
  • Zoning and Land Use Approvals
  • Facilitating Land Development Approval Process
  • Expert Testimony
  • Environmental Impact Studies and Reports
  • Fiscal Impact Analysis
  • Prototype Development
  • Computer-Enhanced Photos and 3-Dimensional Modeling

Civil Engineering Services

  • Due Diligence
  • Subdivision Design
  • Grading & Utilities
  • Storm Sewer & Sanitary Sewer System Design
  • Erosion and Sedimentation Control
  • Roadway Design
  • Sewage Facility Planning Modules
  • Highway Occupancy Permits (HOPs)
  • Building and Grading Permit Plan
  • Stormwater Inspections
  • Homeowners Association (HOA) Stormwater Support
  • Construction Management
  • Expert Testimony and Public Presentations
  • ADA Site Assessment and Compliance Design
  • Floodplain Analysis, FEMA Map Studies, and Revisions
  • Value Engineering

Professional Land Surveys

  • Boundary Surveys (Residential and Commercial)
  • Topographic Surveys
  • Construction Stakeout
  • ALTA/NSPS Surveys
  • Aerial Survey, Mapping, and Modeling
  • Boundary Dispute Resolutions
  • Survey for Condemnation Proceedings
  • Riparian and Floodplain Surveys
  • Flood Certifications
  • Roadway Surveys
  • Utility Surveys and Underground Utility Location Coordination
  • Tree Surveys
  • Aerial Site Construction Monitoring and Earthwork Volume Calculations
  • As-Built Surveys & Record Drawings
  • Preparation of Legal Descriptions
  • Expert Witness and Litigation Support

ADA Compliance Program

Implemented at over 300 retail stores and commercial sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region

  • Survey of existing ADA site conditions
  • Development of an ADA Analysis Plan
  • Prioritized list of improvements
  • Implementation Plan & Cost estimates
  • Development of construction plans and contractor coordination
  • Post-construction site evaluation

Expert Testimony & Litigation Support

  • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Land Valuation
  • Conditional Use Approval
  • Special Exception
  • Variances and Zoning Relief
  • Review of Materials & Research
  • Municipal File Review
  • Inspections of Sites and Evidence
  • Codes and Regulations / Standards and Practices
  • Construction Practices
  • Deposition Support & Discovery Questions
  • Expert Report and Testimony Analysis
  • Exhibit and Report Preparation / Modeling
  • Site Surveys / Trial Support and Assistance

Landscape Design Services

  • Master Planning & Landscape Design
  • Park Design
  • Planting Plan Design and Material Selection
  • Courtyard and Patio Design
  • Commercial and Residential Landscaping
  • Lighting Design
  • Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Design
  • Environmental Impact Studies
  • Streetscape and Hard-Scape Design
  • Site Furnishings and Amenities
  • Woodland Inventories and Open Space Management Plans

Project Kickoff Checklist

1. Understand the Site

  • Identify natural features (steep slopes, wetlands, floodplains)
  • Identify man-made features (historic structures, physical encroachments)
  • Obtain title report
  • Determine permitted use and zoning requirements
  • Understand utility availability

2. Assemble Team of Experts

  • Consult land planner and civil engineer
  • Obtain boundary/ALTA survey
  • Engage land-use attorney
  • Outline development and permitting process timeline