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.

01 Research

02 Strategy

01

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

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

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

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

Terms of service are negotiated with each client individually. Standard terms include no cancelation or return of payment for services rendered.