Land Planning

Remarkable results

Land Planning is an integral part of the design process. As land values increase and suitable land decreases, understanding the proper design and use of a parcel is critical. We have a firm grasp in today’s development and design techniques, including sustainable design, LEED Certification, and Traditional Neighborhood Development.

Places where people want to be

We embrace the essential qualities of the land and create places that are creative, innovative, and successful in the marketplace. We convey these principles to the regulatory officials and the public in comprehensive presentations and printed materials.

We work with our clients to develop ‘concept plans’ early in the design process to identify the best use and areas for development. By providing upfront planning, we encourage a more efficient design process, saving time and money for our clients.

Land Planning Services

DiPrete Engineering regularly provides the following services to projects located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut:

Conceptual Site Planning - Analysis of site constraints, zoning issues, and other regulations to create an early vision for a project

Regulatory Site Review - Detailed review of City/Town regulations that could affect development options

Density Studies - Created early in the design process to establish value

LEED Certification - Detailed submittals in concert with other diciplines to the USGBC

Fiscal and Population Studies - Calculations of anticipated tax revenue and project population

Office Parks - Planned developments designed to enhance the working experience

Conservation Development - Residential land developments that seek to protect large tracts of open space

Multi-family Developments - Projects range from duplex homes to 200+ unit apartment developments

Commercial - Experience ranges from small one-building infill projects to large scale shopping plazas for national tenants

Mixed Use Developments - The firm's resume ranges from single buildings in urban areas to The Village at South County Commons

Retail - Land planning and layout for local and national tenants such as coffee shops, pharmacies, restaurants, and home improvement stores

Site Marketing Materials - One page to detailed brochures detailing a project for sales purposes

Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) - DiPrete Engineering has completed projects utilizing TND development practices