Smith’s career as a planning and development professional has spanned nearly three decades, with extensive experience in providing land use planning, environmental and entitlement services to municipalities, public agencies, not-for-profits, and private developers. Having worked directly with both local government and private real estate development companies, he has an in-depth knowledge of the n
eeds and objectives of both participants in the development process. This background has enabled him to be an effective consensus builder and problem solver who can achieve positive results and efficient designs expeditiously, saving his clients time and costs associated with the length of the approval process. Smith utilizes a broad and comprehensive background in planning, engineering, and environmental design to bring projects to a successful conclusion and implementation. A trusted advisor with a proven track-record in successful public outreach, stakeholder negotiations, and owner representation often under time-sensitive constraints and involving complex challenges related to operational land use and local constituent issues. PDA helps communities and landowners reach sound, informed decisions on issues affecting future development of a region, municipality, neighborhood, special area or particular site. The firm offers services ranging from specific plans and environmental studies to complex development strategies and on-going assistance with approvals and implementation. PDA frequently works with designers, engineers and attorneys as part of a professional team. The firm’s knowledge of the development process, and of Federal, state and local environmental requirements, enables it to assist clients in assembling and managing the appropriate mix of disciplines for a particular assignment. Creating value by unlocking opportunity.
