Welcome to the Team, Alexis Brito!
Alexis brings a strong background in environmental and urban planning, with experience across both public-sector and federal planning environments. Most recently, he served as an Interdisciplinary Community Planner with NAVFAC Southwest, supporting installation planning, environmental compliance reviews, and project funding documentation. Previously, Alexis worked as a Planner II for Kern County, where he managed CEQA […]
Welcome Michael Torres as our newest Transportation Engineer!
Michael graduated from UC Irvine in 2019 and brings to EPD transportation planning and engineering experience throughout Southern California. His work with private developers, municipalities, and local communities has given him a strong foundation across a wide range of transportation disciplines. He has prepared numerous technical studies—including traffic impact analyses, trip generation and VMT screening […]
Supporting Industrial Development in California’s Central Valley Through Strategic CEQA & Entitlement Leadership
Situated along Interstate 5 in California’s Central Valley, the West Commerce Park project offers direct access to statewide freight routes and one-day delivery to major West Coast population centers. Its proximity to Highway 99, the Bay Area, and the Port of Oakland supports efficient domestic and international logistics, making the site a strategic regional hub […]
The California landscape for infill and workforce housing continues to evolve.
The conversation at the People for Housing – Orange County Fall Forum discussion reinforced what we see every day: there are more pathways to deliver much-needed homes, and communities are mobilizing to put these tools to work. As new opportunities emerge, our team at EPD remains committed to helping cities, partners, and community leaders confidently […]
Our team is looking for a Project Manager who will play an integral role in driving excellence and innovation.
The ideal candidate is a natural leader who thrives in complex environments — someone who understands every stage of project management, from concept through completion. This role offers the opportunity to work on entitlement projects, infrastructure development, and CEQA documentation, while collaborating closely with jurisdictional partners and multidisciplinary teams. What You’ll Do: Lead multiple projects […]
A major milestone for one of Southern California’s most innovative recreation projects.
We’re thrilled to share that the Snug Harbor Surf Park project has been unanimously approved by the Newport Beach City Council, marking a major milestone for one of Southern California’s most innovative recreation projects. As the City’s selected CEQA consultant, EPD Solutions coordinated preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the City’s behalf — […]
The EPD team attended the 2025 City of Hemet State of the City Address – Where Heritage Meets Progress.
Our team connected with local leaders, city officials, and regional partners to discuss Hemet’s ongoing investments in infrastructure, housing, and economic development. Sponsorship of this event reflects EPD’s continued commitment to advancing collaborative planning and environmentally responsible solutions across Southern California. We value the opportunity to engage with the City of Hemet and its leadership!
Building communities starts long before the construction fence goes up, and we’re proud to be part of that invisible, but critical phase.
Turning 23.5 acres of raw land into a future neighborhood takes more than plans on paper — it takes navigating regulations, coordinating experts, and removing roadblocks before the first shovel ever hits the ground. For our project located in San Jacinto, we helped secure entitlements for the Esplanade Collection, a 249 detached home master-planned […]
There’s momentum and optimism in Lake Elsinore as it advances as one of Riverside County’s fastest-growing cities.
In an effort to build strong relationships within the jurisdictions where we work, our team attended the 2025 State of the City Address in Lake Elsinore, hosted by Mayor Brian Tisdale and presented in partnership with the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce. The theme of the event, “Dream Bold” resonated with us all as […]
Our team had a great time attending the State of the City in Indio.
Celebrating the city’s growth, leadership, and exciting developments ahead. It was inspiring to hear about the progress happening across the Coachella Valley and to see how public and private partnerships are shaping the region’s future. EPD team members Norah Jaffan and Brandon Wolfe attended alongside Jim Brooks from BH Properties and Beatrice Eslamboly from CV […]