Project Update: Pavilion Plaza West, Garden Grove
Revitalizing aging retail centers continues to play an important role in strengthening established communities. Pavilion Plaza West transformed a blighted, long-vacant Vons Pavilion in Garden Grove into a modern shopping center anchored by the City’s first Sprouts Farmers Market. Today, the center is home to Ulta Beauty, The Habit Burger Grill, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Mattress […]
Congratulations to Joey Mendoza on his promotion to Assistant Project Manager!
Since joining EPD Solutions, Joey has consistently demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to delivering quality work for our clients. This promotion reflects Joey’s hard work, dedication, and continued growth, and we’re excited to see him take on this next chapter as an Assistant Project Manager. Please join us in congratulating Joey on this well-deserved […]
Last week, Meghan Macias, T.E., Chad Karns, and Sina Salehipour attended the ITE Western District Annual Meeting in Bellevue, Washington.
Last week, Meghan Macias, T.E., Chad Karns, and Sina Salehipour attended the ITE Western District Annual Meeting in Bellevue, Washington, where transportation professionals from across the western U.S. explored the technologies and strategies shaping the future of transportation. The conference reinforced how rapidly the industry is evolving. Artificial intelligence, connected infrastructure, advanced traffic operations, and […]
Cold Storage – an important segment of California’s industrial market.
From food distribution and agriculture to pharmaceuticals and life sciences, temperature-controlled facilities play an important role in supporting our supply chain. One thing that’s often overlooked is that cold storage doesn’t always define the entire project. Some facilities are designed exclusively for refrigerated or frozen storage, while others incorporate cold storage as one component of […]
Welcome Praveen Premaratne to EPD!
Praveen joins our team with a background in operations, logistics, customer service, and training. His experience working in fast-paced, process-driven environments has strengthened his organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication—all qualities that will support our project teams and clients. Originally from Sri Lanka, Praveen enjoys exploring different cultures and trying new foods, bringing a […]
Teddy Peña, Jr. Joins EPD!
Teddy joins our team with a background in communications, marketing, and public engagement. His experience spans public agencies, higher education, and private industry, where he has developed strategic communications, managed social media, created marketing campaigns, and supported community outreach initiatives. Prior to joining EPD, he served as a Public Service Fellow with the Western Riverside […]
Please join us in welcoming Danielle Nguyen to EPD Solutions!
A recent UC Davis graduate with degrees in Sustainable Environmental Design and Managerial Economics, she brings experience in environmental planning, water resources research, GIS, Python, and data analysis to our growing team. Outside of work, you’ll find her baking desserts, skateboarding, practicing yoga—or holding a headstand for an impressive three minutes! Welcome to the team, […]
EPD Solutions Expands In-House Biological Resources Services
As projects become increasingly complex, early identification of biological constraints and opportunities has never been more important. By bringing biological resources and regulatory permitting services in-house, we’re now able to provide our clients with a more integrated approach to environmental planning, due diligence, entitlement management, CEQA compliance, permitting, and project delivery. Leading this effort is […]
Konnie Dobreva, JD helped lead the Building Industry Association of Southern California’s AB 130 Education Workshop.
Panelists explored how AB 130 is impacting CEQA, housing approvals, permitting processes, and the evolving role of local governments as implementation moves forward. A special thank you to the panelists: • Sean Matsler • Laurel Reimer, AICP • Louisa Feletto • Ben Zdeba, MBA, AICP And thanks to the EPD team members who came to […]
Connecting with Regional Leaders at the WRCOG General Assembly
This year’s theme, Leading with Momentum, brought together hundreds of elected officials, city staff, agency representatives, and regional leaders from across western Riverside County to celebrate progress. As a Silver Sponsor, EPD’s team enjoyed connecting with attendees and discussing projects, planning initiatives, transportation, environmental services, and the future of the region. We had the opportunity […]