land planning services

land planning services.

Planning provides a vision for the community today and in the future. It is an essential tool for guiding the growth, development and revitalization of urban areas. Planning helps establish that land use decisions are based on sound principles and objectives that promote economic efficiency, social equity and environmental stewardship.

Our planning team has a diverse range of experience as consultants and municipal employees, allowing us to understand the importance of creating development regulations and long-range plans that interact in a symbiotic nature for desired development. This symbiosis is crucial in facilitating efficient city processes for city departments and developers.

land planning services.

public sector services

private sector services

Comprehensive Plans

Due Diligence Reports

Zoning Codes

Rezonings

Subdivision Regulations

Planned Unit Developments (PUD)

Form-Based Codes

Simplified Planned Unit Developments (SPUD)

Unified Development Codes

Overlay Districts

Downtown Master Plans

Variances

Parks and Trails Master Plans

Closures/Vacations

Small Area Plans

City Staff Coordination

Corridor Plans

DOT Coordination

Transportation Plans

Lot Splits/Lot Merges

Development Code Updates

Subdivision Plats

Development Overlays

Annexation

Pattern Zoning Housing Plans and Studies On-Call Planning Services

outreach

Grant Identification and Writing

Community Engagement Meetings

Land Use Plans

Design Charrettes

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Online Engagement Community Workshops Conceptual Sketches/Graphics Data Collection And Analysis

planning approach.

What makes our team successful is an understanding that land use planning efforts are not rigid; instead, we acknowledge the natural change that can occur over time.

Through comprehensive understanding of a community’s current state, we facilitate responsible decision-making by collaborating with citizens, stakeholders and leaders to establish actionable strategies and goals that pave the way for a prosperous and sustainable future.

The planning process involves several key steps. It begins with identifying issues and options, followed by stating goals, objectives and priorities. Data is collected and interpreted to inform the planning process and plans are prepared. Implementation programs are then drafted and their impacts are evaluated. Plans and programs are reviewed and adopted, followed by the administration of implementation programs.

This iterative process promotes effective decision-making and goal achievement.

land use.

Land use planning develops a balance between the built and natural environment, as well as the anticipated development patterns of a community.

Land use decisions are crucial for urban planning, environmental conservation and sustainable development. A good land use plan serves as a blueprint for how a community grows and develops. It provides a level of predictability for citizens and developers alike while considering the social and economic impacts in a community.

land use planning.

Land use planning is the educated method of organizing and managing land resources in a sustainable and systematic way to meet the social, economic and environmental requirements of a specific community or area.

The types of plans - strategic, regional, long-range, functional and comprehensive - serve different and unique purposes. Each one is important in addressing specific dimensions of land use to create a well-rounded and effective land use plan.

municipal planning consulting.

Many municipal Planning Departments are busier than ever. We provide municipal planning consulting services to act as an extension of a city’s planning staff on an on-call or interim basis.

Our team can review applications for rezoning, lot line adjustments, variances, landscape and lighting plans as well as review plats and site plans. We also support the city in making changes and amendments to the planning, zoning, development codes and comprehensive plans.

Additionally, our team can facilitate pre-development consultations with applicants, developers, architects, engineers and city staff.

zoning.

Zoning and development codes, ordinances and regulations play a crucial role in implementing land use plans and guiding development within a community. They establish the rules and standards for various land uses, building design, setbacks, density, signage, landscape requirements, parking and additional aspects of development.

Communities evolve, and the needs for housing, infrastructure, amenities and services change accordingly. By updating zoning and development codes, communities can accommodate these changing needs and promote development to meet current demands and forecasted needs of the future.

land development liaisons.

Our planning team can serve as a liaison between the client and a municipality’s various board of officials, including but not limited to Planning Commission, City Council and Board of Adjustment.

We can assist early with due diligence and entitlement reports and further facilitate land use applications from submittal through permit approval.

geographic information systems.

Wallace Design Collective recently expanded its list of services to include Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These services constitute a comprehensive system that creates, manages, analyzes and maps various sets of data that affects the many aspects of a community’s future development. GIS combines localized data and mapping resources with descriptive information to provide immediate, helpful information and associated visuals for various industries and scientific disciplines.

With our GIS services, we can better understand patterns, relationships and geographical context of your community. This leads to improved communication and efficiency, empowering our clients to make informed decisions.

Our planning team has years of experience working within local government agencies allowing us to see things from a city’s point of view.

We’re ready to listen to what you need and help shape what you want. Let’s get started.

brad thurman, pe, fsmps, cpsm, principal

jana j. monforte, associate

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800.364.5858 • brad.thurman@wallace.design

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