Much of the infrastructure we plan for and design remains buried beneath the ground. Yet infrastructure design has regional and global context. Utilities and pipelines don't stop at property lines. Streets and roads don't end at city limits.

When done well, engineering is largely invisible. We trust that what you really can't see - shows.

Planning

The planning and development process has become increasingly complex in recent years. This is due to increasing awareness of environmental and growth issues by the public at large and more rigorous review processes by public agencies. We are experts in dealing creatively and expediently with contemporary rural and urban development issues. We recognize and understand the complexity of the environmental concerns affecting our changing world.

• Land Use Planning and Permitting
• Site Acquisition and Due Diligence Studies
• Site Opportunities/Constraints Analyses
• Public Outreach/Consensus Building
• General and Regional Plan Preparation
• Community Development Plans
• Specific and Master Plan Preparation
• Subdivision Design and Processing
• Environmental Regulations Consultation
• Public Agency Relations
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Landscape Architecture

Public Outreach

Public outreach and community involvement efforts have become increasingly important in the planning process for both public and private projects. Nolte has extensive experience in managing outreach efforts. We have developed community involvement programs, including media packages and campaigns, to manage controversy about projects. We have effective techniques that allow us to successfully identify stakeholders and utilize working groups to build support for projects. Our role often involves disseminating project information through community meetings, project newsletters, and other public involvement efforts.

• Community Involvement Programs
• Consensus
• Design Review Workshops
• Media Campaigns
• Media Relations
• Stakeholder Identification
• Project Advisory Committee Development
• Project Advisory Committee Management
• Project Meeting Notification/Facilitation
• Project Presentations
• Project Newsletters
• Project Hotlines for Public Input

Public Agency Assistance

Public agencies are facing heightened operational challenges due to a variety of factors. These include projects of increasing complexity, staffing constraints, and development applications of special projects beyond the capacity of available resources. Our planning staff, with support from our considerable engineering resources, can respond to most agency needs. We can help by acting as an extension of agency staff, either as a project manager or as a supplement to existing staff for particular aspects of a project.

• Staff Assistance
• Development Application Processing
• Public Outreach
• Specific, Master, and Infrastructure Plans
• Research/Preparation of Special Studies
• Sustainable Development
• Project Management
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• General Plans or Regional Plans
• Amendment Studies
• Zoning Ordinances and Amendments

Office and Commercial Development

Office and commercial developments generate tax revenue and stimulate job growth, which most communities need. Unfortunately, development entitlements and plan approvals can be delayed by environmental regulations, the availability of infrastructure, and agency indecision. Nolte has the broad-based experience to break through these potential barriers. We understand that projects must move quickly through planning approvals, design, and construction to be competitive.

• Development Entitlements
• Land Planning
• Feasibility Studies
• Construction Plans and Specifications
• Surveying, Mapping, GIS, and GPS
• Construction and Program Management
• Drainage Studies
• Traffic Studies
• Site Planning and Design
• Grading Design
• Water System Planning
• Landscape Architecture
• Wetlands Mitigation and Management
• Agency Processing and Permitting
• NPDES Permitting
• SWPPP Preparation

Sustainable Development

Sustainable development strives for a development and its population to be supported indefinitely by an ecosystem without destroying it. These practices focus on meeting the needs of current and future generations in three categories of needs: environmental, social, and economic. Our approach is to examine the systems required by a project and proactively apply sustainable design principles whenever possible. We are a member of the US Green Building Council and have engineers trained in and using the LEED approach (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

• Strategy, Planning, and Analyses
• Sustainable Development Training
• Environmentally Sensitive Site Selection
• Geomorphic Grading and Drainage
• Planning and Orientation Assistance
• Multi-Modal Transportation Opportunities
• Optimization of Pervious Surfaces
• Use of Recycled or Harvested Materials
• Stormwater Quantity and Quality Control
• Wastewater Reduction and Reuse
• Water Conservation/Reuse Systems
• Landscaping and Wildlife Enhancements
• Erosion Control Using Natural Materials
• Onsite Demolition/Construction Recycling
• LEED Documentation for Certification
• Ecological Restoration Civil Works

Residential Development

The challenge of residential development is heightened by environmental regulations, infrastructure financing limitations, and public attitudes about growth. We have the diverse skills and experience to meet these challenges. Knowledge and experience are invaluable in developing workable solutions. Recognizing (at an early stage) what is likely to be approved, saves time and design costs on the projects. These projects demand expertise across many disciplines: planning, water, sewer, drainage, transportation engineering, and more. We have a broad base of technical talent to provide cost-effective solutions.

• Development Entitlements
• Land Planning
• Feasibility Studies
• Construction Plans and Specifications
• Surveying, Mapping, GIS, and GPS
• Construction and Program Management
• Drainage Studies
• Traffic Studies
• Site Planning
• Grading Design
• Water System Planning
• Subdivision Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Assessment Districts
• Wetlands Mitigation and Management
• Agency Processing and Permitting
• Permitting and SWPPP Preparation

Landscape Architecture

Nolte's landscape architects add the creative dimension to produce innovative as well as realistic solutions. Our broad experience enables us to address all relevant issues, including thorough site analysis, community interests, and regional concerns. The diversity of our staff results in more comprehensive design solutions. Our landscape architects work directly with engineers who are able to identify and resolve technical issues early in the design process and our planners who work effectively with community members and agency staff. We have extensive experience in design work for various types of projects, including large self-contained communities, golf courses and golf course-related developments, and a broad array of public works projects for federal, state, and local governments.

Flood Control and Drainage

These types of projects rank among our toughest jobs. The challenge of producing a design that simultaneously assures public safety, avoids property damage, preserves the natural environment, and can be implemented economically requites a delicate balance. We are leaders in the design of environmentally sensitive flood control and drainage facilities. We consistently provide three things our clients find valuable: we save them time and money; we work and communicate closely to integrate processes; and we continuously find ways to work with clients and contractors more efficiently.

• Flood Control Planning
• Drainage Master Planning
• Hydraulic and Hydrologic Analyses
• Floodplain Management Planning
• Storm Drain and Channel Design
• FEMA Studies
• Retention/Detention Facility Design
• Dam Break/Levee Breach Analyses
• Stream Bed Stabilization Design
• Riparian Enhancement Design
• GIS Mapping
• Bridge Scour Analyses
• Stormwater Permitting (NPDES)