Practice
Independent land-use and environmental research for Oregon municipalities, watershed councils and land trusts.
Scoping questions, sampling frames and field protocols set down in writing before anyone walks the site.
From $4,200 · two to three weeks
Ask about this serviceParcel walks, soils and drainage observations, photo logs and map references gathered into a findings memo.
From $3,600 per parcel · site walk included
Ask about this serviceZoning code, comprehensive plan and permit conditions read line by line against what the proposal actually does.
From $2,800 · one to two weeks
Ask about this serviceMeeting formats, notification lists, comment handling and a written record that survives an appeal.
From $5,400 · per hearing cycle
Ask about this serviceField notes, data tables, appendices and source lists assembled so the file can be picked up by anyone.
$95 per hour · written estimate before work starts
Ask about this serviceShort written briefs for councils, boards and committees, with the uncertainties named rather than buried.
From $1,900 per brief
Ask about this serviceOccasional notes
Occasional notes on Oregon land-use rules, hearing calendars and field season timing.
It is published in the open, where anyone can copy it, so it is left short of its final polish and audit pass. The design chosen is fully audited and polished before it goes live.