Problem-Solving Made Easier

With consulting and

government experience

since 2005

including permitting hundreds of new homes

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Services

Based in the East Bay & available within Contra Costa, Alameda, Napa, and Solano County boundaries:

Permit consulting, ADU (small homebuilding) project management, land-use entitlements,

legislative bill review, public policy analysis & consulting, etc.

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Homeowners

Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

& Community Interest Associations

add an

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

(in-law / granny flat / casita)

within existing structure

(e.g., garage full of stored belongings),

a detached structure,

or Residential Expansion

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Creative strategies to maintain low dues/assessments,
Develop underutilized land,
Design Review Guidelines,
Codes, Covenants & Restrictions (CC&Rs),
Policy Analysis & Creation,

Government Relations

Small Businesses

State & Local Governments,

Universities, Institutes, and

Non-Governmental Organizations / Non-Profits

Policy Analysis & Creation,

Legislative Bill Review,
Best Practices Research,
Strategic Communication,
creative Community Outreach & Awareness campaigns,
Workshop Facilitation

Planned Unit Developments (PUDs)
or Mixed-Use Residential

Conditional Use Permit
(Planning Commission hearing, discretionary)
or Change-of-Use

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