Our Services

 
 

City Forward offers services to private sector, nonprofit, and public agency clients involved in planning and development in Southern California.

Our services range from land use research and entitlement strategy to project management and policy planning.

 

03 Project Management

04 Policy

 

 

 

 

01

Research

& Analysis

 

We blend technical depth with unique practical experience to offer invaluable insights.

 

Land use research and due diligence

Site feasibility and constraints analysis

Housing incentive program comparison

Technical reports, white papers, and planning documents

Expert witness and litigation support

 
 
 

 

02

Strategy

We help you seize opportunity, anticipate risk, and deliver results.

 

Entitlement path options and risk assessments

Guidance on zoning, land use plan, and development code issues

Creative solutions to eliminate barriers and save time

Alignment of project goals with stakeholder interests and political realities

 
 
 

 

03

Project

Management

We work collaboratively with teams to overcome obstacles and expedite projects.

 

Development team formation, coordination, and oversight

Negotiation of development agreements and discretionary approvals

Representation at public hearings and stakeholder meetings

Presentations and project narratives

Review and coordination of technical studies and environmental documents

 
 
 

 

04

Policy Planning

We turn big picture ideas into real world solutions.

 

Evaluating and shaping proposed land use plans and ordinances

Public policy research and benchmarking

Legislative monitoring, analysis, and strategy

Translation of technical information into concise and understandable messages

Crafting policy documents and reports

Community plan update and rezone process