Environmental Planning

As a complement to our work in smart growth and sustainable transportation, we help create healthier communities through environmental protection. We have conducted research and analysis projects in areas as diverse as stormwater management, air-quality-beneficial land use development, “green” infrastructure, and CEQA thresholds of significance. Clients of our environmental practice include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the cities of Oakland and San Francisco.

PROJECTS

Bay Area Climate Initiatives Program Evaluation Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Policy Package on Sustainable Water Infrastructure Smart Growth America
Enabling Source Water Protection Smart Growth Leadership Institute
Green Stormwater Infrastructure for Northern Kentucky U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
San Francisco CEQA Transportation Impact Study San Francisco County Transportation Authority
“Protect Oakland” (Safety Element of the Oakland General Plan) City of Oakland
Noise Element of the Oakland General Plan City of Oakland
Oakland Stormwater Permit Compliance Guidelines City of Oakland
Lake Merritt Water Quality Action Plan City of Oakland
Endorsement Program for Air-Quality Friendly Development Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Oakland Measure DD (Bond for Clean Water and Safe Parks) Project List City of Oakland