Nichols Planning & Development
consulting firm based in Ventura County, CA
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.
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.
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)