Environmental & Land Use

GDB works closely with its clients in land development and agency land use matters to identify, review and prepare documentation needed for environmental compliance, permitting and approvals in a range of contexts.

GDB advises its private-sector and public agency clients regarding environmental compliance and land use planning in connection with a range of project types, including large-scale master-planned communities, airport facilities projects, public college and university facilities and master planning projects, and other public and private projects. GDB relatedly assists its clients in identifying, preparing, and reviewing all necessary land use permits and approvals for these same types of projects. In conjunction with this practice, the firm’s attorneys are well versed in agency processes; have established relationships with many environmental consultants in the field; and, are accustomed to guiding clients through public outreach and communications decision points. Additionally, GDB has the capability and expertise to defend approvals and entitlements from litigation challenges by project opponents in agency administrative proceedings and before both California and federal courts.

GDB advises its private-sector and public agency clients regarding environmental compliance and land use planning in connection with a range of project types, including large-scale master-planned communities, airport facilities projects, public college and university facilities and master planning projects, and other public and private projects.  GDB relatedly assists its clients in identifying, preparing, and reviewing all necessary land use permits and approvals for these same types of projects.  In conjunction with this practice, the firm’s attorneys are well versed in agency processes; have established relationships with many environmental consultants in the field; and, are accustomed to guiding clients through public outreach and communications decision points.  Additionally, GDB has the capability and expertise to defend approvals and entitlements from litigation challenges by project opponents in agency administrative proceedings and before both California and federal courts.