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Delivering Complex, Large-Scale Solutions: Palmdale Logistics Center
EPD Solutions is excited to announce the project approval of the Palmdale Logistics Center for client Transwestern. EPD provided CEQA compliance, entitlement support, and technical ...
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We’re excited to welcome Cruz Hernandez to our team as a biologist.
Cruz brings five years of field biology experience, with a strong background in biological surveys, habitat assessments, and focused studies for sensitive species including burrowing ...
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We’re excited to welcome Shawn Gatchel-Hernandez to the team!
Shawn brings over 25 years of experience in environmental and biological regulatory compliance across California, with deep expertise in CEQA, habitat conservation planning, mitigation banking, ...
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We’re proud to recognize these outstanding professionals for their hard work, leadership, and continued commitment to excellence.
Each of these promotions reflects not only individual achievement, but also the strength of our team and culture. Please join us in congratulating: 👏 Alex ...
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Building Industry Association of Southern California 2026 Economic Forecast
This week, Jeremy Krout, AICP, LEED, GA and Andrea Arcilla attended the Building Industry Association of Southern California 2026 Economic Forecast to stay current on ...
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With data center demand expected to double by 2030 and excess office inventory across the U.S., building conversions are becoming an increasingly compelling solution.
In California, however, feasibility is multi-layered. Beyond power costs and availability, cooling, and redundancy, projects must also navigate rigorous environmental analysis through a project’s CEQA ...
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Join us in welcoming Alejandra Perez as a Project Accountant, bringing experience across architecture, design, general contracting, and residential homebuilding.
A graduate of California State University, Fullerton, she began her accounting career in 2021 and has since supported commercial and residential projects from inception through ...
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We’re excited to welcome Caelyn Smith to EPD Solutions as a Project Coordinator for the CEQA team.
Caelyn is a 2023 graduate of Claremont McKenna College, where she earned her degree in Environmental Analysis, Economics, and Politics, and she recently completed a ...
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Join Konnie Dobreva, JD, VP of Environmental Planning at EPD Solutions, for the AEP CEQA Essentials Workshop.
Konnie will be covering CEQA fundamentals, practical guidance, and real-world insights. 🔹 Ideal for consultants, regulators, applicants, and industry professionals 🔹 Covers CEQA basics through intermediate-level application ...
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Battery Energy Storage Systems are no longer just an energy solution—they’re a land-use issue.
As power demand rises and grid reliability becomes a concern, battery storage is becoming a key consideration in development, zoning, and impacts on the environment. What ...
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Happy Holidays!
This time of year reminds us how grateful we are for our partners, our clients, our team, and the communities we serve. In keeping with ...
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Dane Palanjian has played a critical role in shaping EPD projects.
From industrial logistics centers spanning over 20 MM square feet to residential units, his work touches nearly every stage of the development life cycle. Dane’s ...
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