Planning
Overview
Westwood's planning team members are experienced problem solvers for projects both large and small. Our existing clients range from national home builders and retailers to individuals with small sites. We provide services that range from large-scale master plans to individual site designs. Our planners are professional, innovative, and responsive to our clients.
Design Philosophy
Westwood planners approach every land development project as an opportunity to blend our unique capabilities and experience with our clients' distinctive needs. We listen closely to determine the best direction. We strategize solutions that work in both the physical and regulatory environment. Our approach to planning and design is with a sense of responsibility to the environment and needs of the client.
Sustainable design utilizing LEED and LID principles
Site inventory and analysis
Due diligence, zoning, and code review
Tree inventory and preservation plans
Project programming, theme development, scheduling and phasing
Conceptual land use plans and bubble diagrams
Sketch planning and capacity studies
Master plan and site plan design
Streetscape and urban design
Planting plans and irrigation design
Project identification monument and amenity design
Governmental approvals and permitting
Environmental review; EAW, EIS, and AUAR preparation and processing
Traffic studies; forecasts and impact analysis
Marketing and promotional materials preparation
Development cost estimates and financial analysis
Master and Site Planning
InterLaken
Plowshares Development
Team and Technology
Westwood combines our experience and responsibility for the environment to create solutions tailored to each client’s circumstances and needs. We utilize the latest technologies to create and illustrate solutions that reflect our commitment to the principles of sustainable design and low impact development (LID). We add value to projects through design excellence. Our staff routinely works in multi-disciplinary teams and we understand how to collaborate with other design and real estate professionals. We rely on our experience and reputation to maximize return through creative design and successful project approvals.