While Sarmad Planning Group is a relatively new firm, it embodies over 10 years of professional experience in planning in New Jersey. Katherine has worked with a number of different municipal clients as a consulting municipal Planner and Board Planner.
At Sarmad Planning Group, we know that every community is unique and has specific needs. As part of our planning work, we make sure that we get to know the community and the people who live there. Our services pair an expert knowledge and experience base in planning with a desire to get to know each community and property intimately for each and every project.
We are dedicated to providing personalized service that is transparent, responsive, and detail-oriented.
Municipal Planning
Detailed knowledge and experience in municipal planning roles, including Zoning and Planning Board reviews and testimony.
Redevelopment Planning
Specialization in detailed preliminary investigation reports and creative techniques to meet municipal goals throughout the Redevelopment Plan process.
GIS Mapping
Expertise in GIS mapping software and skills in creating maps as visual and fact aids for reports and presentations.
Affordable Housing
Qualified Affordable Housing expert in multiple NJ vicinages and experience in preparing Housing Element and Fair Share Plans, unit monitoring and compliance, and plan implementation.
Zoning
Ability to review existing Zoning Ordinance and Code provisions to determine best practices to revise update, as well as draft new Zoning Ordinances and Zoning maps.
Master Planning
Up-to-date analyses and community engagement to produce Master Plans and Reexamination Reports that represent the community of today and tomorrow.