Make no mistake – your clients are counting on you to find innovative planning solutions that save money, provide ease of implementation and knock down barriers.  The question is how to deliver in an environment of constantly-changing watershed, stormwater, transportation and comprehensive planning requirements. 

For over 15 years, Lisa Nisenson has been developing solutions at the local, State and Federal levels.  As a citizen planner, she learned and applied urban planning techniques in Arlington County, recognized as one of the most successful examples of environmental planning worldwide. She was active in implementing and fine-tuning transit oriented development plans.

At the State level, she has advised States on permit language and policy options for both Phase I and Phase II municipal permits under NPDES.

With the publication of “Using Smart Growth Techniques as Stormwater Best Management Practices,” Lisa helped “write the book” on merging growth management and stormwater codes.  As more cities look to redevelopment, infill, new urbanist design and transit station development for economic development, transportation and housing, they should also be able to capture the watershed benefits within compliance programs.  Lisa can help design policy and regulatory language that not only allows clients to “check the box,” but to realize real environmental progress.

Whether you are working on a comprehensive plan update, Phase I permit renewal or stormwater management plan, contact Lisa to see how she can serve you in serving your clients.

The main services offered to consultants and planning firms can include:

• Specialized expertise in post-construction requirements, including experience in writing BMP Fact Sheets, guidance materials, check lists, model code language and policy options.
• Custom tailored approaches for new development and redevelopment.
• Custom tailored approaches for districts, including downtown redevelopment districts, traditional neighborhood planning, new urbanist town centers, and infill districts.
• Integration of low impact features for the site level based on the development context.
• A power point presentation on “Making the Case” to show how your client's smart growth, new urbanist or redevelopment plan fits within overall watershed planning and environmental protection.

Contact Lisa to explore the full range of options for your clients. 

Contact

Lisa Nisenson

Nisenson Consulting

1549 Ringling Boulevard

6^th Floor

Sarasota, Florida  34236

Phone/fax: (941) 822-0338

Cell: (202) 744-6854

lisa@nisenson.net