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Plan and design land use and site layouts for subdivisions, mixed-use, commercial, and public projects; prepare master plans and entitlements; analyze zoning and infrastructure; and coordinate approvals with clients, consultants, and agencies.
- • Prepare concept site plans, master plans, and graphics illustrating land use, circulation, and open space.
- • Collaborate with civil, traffic, architectural, and environmental teams to develop feasible site plans.
- • Develop land use programs that optimize density, mix, and open space while meeting codes and policies.
- • Incorporate stormwater, utility, and grading concepts into layouts in coordination with engineers.
- • Apply sustainable planning principles such as walkability, transit-oriented development, and conservation.
- • Confer with clients, developers, and agencies on objectives, constraints, and approvals.
- • Prepare zoning analyses, due diligence reports, and entitlement application packages.
- • Assemble subdivision plats, lotting plans, and preliminary infrastructure concepts.
- • Analyze site constraints and opportunities, including access, topography, resources, and utilities.
- • Use GIS and CAD to produce maps, exhibits, and data visualizations.
- • Develop proposals and presentations for planning pursuits and public outreach.
- • Review development plans for compliance with zoning, subdivision regulations, and conditions of approval.
- • Present plans and staff reports to planning commissions, councils, and community groups.
- • Integrate natural features, rights-of-way, and existing development into land plans.
- • Coordinate and manage subconsultants such as surveyors, traffic, and environmental specialists.
- • Research planning policies, demographics, market trends, and case law to inform recommendations.
- • Conduct site visits and feasibility assessments to validate assumptions and refine concepts.
- • Prepare land use schedules, density and parking calculations, and open space allocations.
- • Track entitlements, permits, and conditions through approval and implementation phases.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
