Nichols Planning & Development
consulting firm based in Ventura County, CA
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Nichols Planning & Development is a specialized consulting firm offering expert project management services in the field of land use and real estate development, with a strong focus on affordable housing and community-benefit projects.
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Led by Lauren Nichols (Owner & Principal), our firm is dedicated to delivering hands-on project management solutions, as well as staff training and oversight, to ensure your development pipeline runs smoothly and efficiently.
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Based in Ojai, CA, we are proud to be local experts serving California's tri-county area of Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
OUR SERVICES
At Nichols P&D, we offer comprehensive project management services designed to streamline development processes and ensure successful project outcomes at every stage.
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entitlements/land use approvals
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permit expediting: grading permits, building permits, floodplain development permits
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contract negotiations
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site analysis, build out analysis
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due diligence
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meeting facilitation
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stakeholder management
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affordable housing finance & strategy
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CDBG applications & grant administration
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competitive funding applications
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construction administration
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accessory dwelling units (ADUs & JADUs)