The June Monthly Dive is live!

We’re sharing updates on New CEQA Exemptions, A Thriving Coastal Community, Expertise in Residential Development, ITE Western District Conference, Who’s Promoted and more! Read on → https://conta.cc/45Qyc9T

The newly signed state budget brought targeted meaningful CEQA reforms.

For those of us working in housing, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure projects in California, this is a significant development. Here’s what you need to know: AB 130 broadens the potential for CEQA exemptions on infill housing projects by expanding the eligibility for larger sites, up to 20 acres. While projects must still meet local zoning standards […]

Our team at EPD is excited to be part of the 2025 ITE Western District Annual Meeting

We are looking forward to connecting with transportation planners, engineers, and public agency leaders from across the Western U.S. Stop by our booth in the exhibit hall to meet the EPD team, learn how we move projects forward, and don’t forget to grab some swag while you’re there! We’re also hiring! Ask Meghan Macias, T.E. […]

Just like our personal needs change over time, so do the types of housing we plan for.

Each project brings unique design and operational elements that need to be considered when entitling and reviewing land uses. EPD helps clients navigate entitlement, environmental compliance, and permitting, keeping residential development projects moving forward while staying aligned with agency requirements and the goals of top Southern California home builders. Let’s talk about your next project […]

Please join us in congratulating Heather Roberts on her promotion to Junior Project Manager at EPD!

Heather has continually demonstrated an impressive ability to manage project responsibilities with clarity, professionalism, and creativity. Her dedication to supporting both our clients and internal teams has made a significant impact for our clients. In her new role, Heather will take on increased responsibilities, including overseeing project scopes and timelines, navigating jurisdictional complexities, and driving […]

We are excited to announce the well-deserved promotion of Paul Choi to Senior Project Coordinator!

Since joining our team, Paul has exemplified the EPD values —collaboration, accountability, and a steadfast commitment to client service. Paul consistently goes above and beyond, leading project collaboration efforts, managing key communications with internal and external partners, and supporting project managers to ensure the overall success of assigned work. Please join us in congratulating Paul […]

We’re excited to announce that Sacheen Premaratne has been promoted to Senior Project Coordinator at EPD!

Sacheen has made significant strides in project coordination efforts, consistently demonstrating initiative and attention to detail across a variety of assignments. In his new role, he will continue to enhance communication across internal and external teams, support jurisdictional coordination, and contribute to the overall success of our projects. Sacheen’s dedication to client satisfaction and ability […]