Urban Design & Land Planning
In the built environment, each development decision has a lasting impact on the community. Therefore, the design of urban spaces must fully consider the interrelationship of various site elements in achieving functional and aesthetic solutions. Many planning projects, such as corridor studies or downtown plans, require an integration of design with land use and transportation.
Land planning might be described as the process of moving broad community plans toward reality. In other words, land planning takes the community master plan to the next level, showing how uses, buildings, parking, and amenities can be arranged on a piece of property so they function harmoniously within their surroundings.
The successful land plan should thoroughly integrate the owner’s objectives with the community’s expectations and the user’s needs. It must bear the signatures of several authors – planner, engineer, traffic engineer, landscape architect, and more.
As planning specialists who have assisted communities and developers for years, LSL recognizes the interrelationship of the many components that go into a successful project and the importance of assembling the right team. LSL is a frequent contributor to such team efforts in a variety of areas, including:
- Zoning analysis
- Site planning & layout
- Traffic and fiscal impact assessments
- Parking & circulation studies
- Design guidelines
- Economic and brownfield redevelopment packaging
- Preparation of zoning applications
- Public and media relations
- Presentations to community officials
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