Planning

Urban planning services of Ekistics Design Studio are rooted in the environmental sciences, tempered by pragmatism and expressed artfully by site planning and design. This interconnectedness is essential to our firm philosophy and approach. As designers with backgrounds in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Engineering, we offer a design oriented approach to urban planning.

Regional and Community Planning

  • Environmental Analysis
  • Eco-regions and Watersheds
  • Multi-Use Corridor Studies
  • Visual Preference Surveys
  • Community Assistance Programs

Cities/Urban Redevelopment

  • Urban Infill Development
  • Historic Resources
  • Design Guidelines
  • Architectural Review Coordination
  • Downtowns
  • Community Redevelopment Areas

Master Planning

  • Site Analysis
  • Development Feasibility Studies
  • Mixed Use Developments
  • New Urbanism
  • Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
  • Rural and Agricultural Planning

Permitting/Development Approvals

  • Environmental Impact Statements
  • Comprehensive Plan Amendments
  • Rezoning and Special Uses
  • Variances
  • Subdivision Plat Review
  • Commercial Site Plans
  • Wetland Permits