Land Use Planning
Our planning group has become the go-to firm for public and private companies to provide creative and collaborative solutions to complex environmental project management and planning/land use analyses.
We analyze the data, the people, and the location so stakeholders can make more informed decisions, avoid costly project delays, and create shared value while improving return on investment and enhancing communities. Our planners regularly meet with developers, regulators and communities to brainstorm, plan, and develop practical solutions for a variety of scenarios and projects. We understand the needs, manage expectations and develop real world solutions to meet stakeholders’ requirements. We combine easy-to-understand visualizations with our technical knowledge and experience of local regulations and environmental review processes to obtain approvals for development projects. Our clients return again and again to GZA to seek strategic advice, detailed analysis, and practical execution on complex planning and land use issues across a range of areas.
Expertise
- Environmental Assessments
- Environmental Impact Statements
- FEMA Flood Hazard Analysis
- Zoning – Rezonings, Variances, Waivers, Special Permits
- Comprehensive & Master Planning
- Noise / Air Quality Studies
- Geospatial Analysis
- Shadow Studies
- Socio-Economic Analysis
- Environmental Justice Analysis
