Master Planning
The master planning services that GUERNSEY provides generally extend to the eventual design of planned facilities, the utility systems that support them, as well as any infrastructure that is required. GUERNSEY can provide design, manage and oversee construction, and provide follow-up support fulfilling the final phases of planning. From the beginning of a project, we undertake a comprehensive, integrated approach.

Master planning seeks the highest and best use of buildable space. Its application is useful at all scales – site specific, areal, urban and regional – and can incorporate semi-developed uses such as lakes, parks and other open spaces. When master planning involves a large geographic region or the application of vertical/horizontal construction, the intent is to plan for the future of the property and ensure all aspects of potential new or additional activities are considered.

The current situation of the property, whether it is developed or undeveloped, determines which resources are evaluated in a master planning project. If the site is already developed, the process includes evaluating the existing land use, known environmental factors, utility systems and facilities located on the property or adjacent properties. The purpose of this evaluation is to establish the condition of each component and its ability to support the outcome of the project at hand.

Undeveloped property planning projects involve determining the best use of the land and resources, and the most efficient layout of site amenities. As with a developed site, this planning activity is also used to identify project phasing. Often the first phase must be completed to establish the cash flow required to complete the master plan.

For both developed and undeveloped properties, master planning is used to establish constraints and opportunities, potential architectural themes, traffic flow patterns, standards for all major engineering disciplines, land use and phasing of the project.

Environmental Planning
Environmental planning can either be addressed independently or in concert with a more comprehensive planning exercise. Environmental planning involves a thorough review of all environmental issues that might affect a project and determines what environmentally sensitive/compliant activities might be addressed in project implementation. Many times this planning focuses on natural resource amenities and how to best incorporate natural features into the planning process. The result of this process is typically a constraints map that reflects issues to be avoided or addressed.

Ken Senour Vice President Manager, Engineering & Environmental 405-416-8140