Land use planning is a critical challenge that shapes the sustainable growth of communities. The development of new energy, housing, and digital infrastructure assets requires an intentional balance between the needs of society, the economy, and the environment.
Effective land use planning ensures resources are allocated efficiently, infrastructure is developed strategically, and urban spaces are designed to promote economic vitality, environmental preservation, and social equity.
ENERGY - We help utilities, investors, and regulators build clean energy solutions, grid infrastructure, and connectivity projects that modernize how we power our communities – from renewable energy siting and development to the acceleration of emerging clean technology.
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE - We help tech companies build the next generation of AI-driven tools by working with developers to expand our ability to access data and drive a digital economy.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - We help build the infrastructure that keeps people and products connected across communities and around the world – including our future of business districts, airports, marine terminals, and logistics hubs that power local businesses.
NATURAL RESOURCES - Managing resources like water, air, and forests is vital to maintaining a sustainable built environment. We help communities protect natural habitats while promoting recreational spaces and sustainable land use practices.
URBAN PLANNING - We support smart growth strategies that combat housing shortages while balancing environmental protections. Whether it’s redeveloping mixed-use spaces, expanding urban campuses, or planning rural communities, we guide projects from concept to completion.
Building is about meeting the community’s near-term needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.
Our team works with experts in engineering, market research, data analysis, advocacy, and legal services. This includes a stable of ongoing partnerships with companies we consider to be extended members of our team.
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Zach is a veteran communications strategist with a background in facilitating community conversations about energy, climate, and economic development.
Throughout his career, Zach has worked on grassroots advocacy and community outreach campaigns on issues from clean technology and air quality to regulatory frameworks for carbon reductions in key manufacturing sectors.
His expertise in designing effective community engagement campaigns has been sought out by renewable energy developers, home builders, and industrial redevelopment companies.
Zach also has extensive experience working across complex regulatory processes with local and state environmental agencies in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho. He has helped guide land use projects through numerous Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council reviews and worked closely with officials from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development.
His work focuses on a combination of urban redevelopment, wind energy, industrial land use planning, and economic development projects. He is based in Portland.
Gina is a seasoned operations manager with a talent for driving economic development and community growth. As our COO, Gina plays a critical role overseeing project operations, planning, budgeting, and content development.
With more than two decades working across public relations, digital marketing, and public affairs, Gina is known for her ability to plan, manage, and execute complex messaging campaigns. Throughout her career, she has worked with brands like Alaska Airlines, Vulcan Technology, and Urban Renaissance Group on campaigns to transform public perceptions of high-profile economic development and commerce projects.
Gina is an expert in using data to inform creative design – enabling our team to build campaigns that resonate with often hard to reach audiences. She has worked extensively on complex land use projects focused on urban renewal, solar energy siting, and childcare infrastructure.
A former Capitol Hill staffer, Gina has a background working on energy policy and environmental issues. This includes work on regulatory proposals around public infrastructure to economic innovation. She is based in Seattle.
JP is an emerging leader in the clean technology and renewable energy sectors.
Throughout his career, JP has played a key role in advancing energy innovations by building public-private partnerships and collaborating with key stakeholders across the maritime, utility, construction, and supply chain sectors. His previous role as the Economic Development Coordinator at the CleanTech Alliance helped drive the adoption of sustainable technologies and supported the growth of renewable energy programs in the Pacific Northwest.
With a background in sustainable development, JP understands how local investment, grant funding, and community partnerships intersect to drive innovation and investment in alternative energy production. His role managing offshore wind and large-scale infrastructure projects positions him at the forefront of navigating both technical and community engagement challenges.
His work focuses on interstate collaboration and grassroots coordination for offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and childcare infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest. He is based in Seattle.