CITY PLANNING  ·  URBAN DESIGN  ·  DEVELOPMENT

Turning community goals into great places.

Kevin Gardiner & Associates helps municipalities and development professionals move from policy and vision to plans that get built — with practical, creative solutions grounded in how decisions actually get made.

WHO WE SERVE

Built for both sides of the counter.

KGA has worked inside city hall and across the development process, so the same project reads clearly to staff, decision makers, and applicants.

For Jurisdictions & Agencies

Plans, codes, and design standards built to be adopted, defended, and implemented.

  • General, Specific, and Area Plans

  • Zoning updates and objective design standards

  • Housing law compliance and element implementation

  • Community engagement and feasibility analysis

  • Staff level policy support and grant assistance

Trusted by selection committees and project teams.

For Developers & Owners

End to end support that moves projects from concept to approval.

  • Feasibility and site planning

  • Application strategy and project management

  • Coordination with city staff and stakeholders

  • Complete, high quality entitlements

  • Risk identification, phasing, and quick wins

Understanding local requirements.

Three connected practices, one informed perspective.

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    City Planning

    We help cities plan, update, and implement policies that turn community goals into great outcomes, from General and Specific Plans to zoning, housing law compliance, and clear implementation strategies.

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    Urban Design

    We translate policy and vision into compelling places, developing design standards and concepts, downtown plans, and clear graphics that communicate ideas to decision makers and the public.

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    Development Services

    We provide end to end support that helps projects move from concept to approval, with feasibility, application strategy, staff coordination, and complete, high quality entitlements.

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FEATURED WORK

Plans and codes that get things built.

From plans and codes to development due diligence, we produce practical work that helps clients move projects forward and achieve results.

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ABOUT

A planner and urban designer who has worked inside city hall.

Kevin Gardiner brings nearly three decades of experience in urban planning, urban design, and community development to his role as founder of KGA.

He combines deep technical knowledge with a collaborative, client focused approach, informed by his work on both sides of the planning counter.

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PROJECT TEAMS

Our Collaborators

These consultants are trusted team players and augment our team as needed.

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Have a plan, code, or project that needs to move?

Tell us where things stand. We’ll point you to the clearest path from where you are to an outcome that gets built.

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