Environmental & Sustainability

There’s a reason why Engineering News-Record (ENR) continuously ranks us as one of the top 10 Green Building Design Firms in the country. Whether your goal is to reduce your risk, improve resiliency expedite permitting, meet regulatory requirements, shrink your carbon or water footprint, or advance sustainability goals, our team turns big picture visioning into strategic, actionable plans. From early-stage site planning to full-scale engineering and public engagement, we guide projects with foresight and integrity.

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Environmental Planning, Permitting & Engineering

Through our turnkey services, our experts proactively identify potential constraints, presenting alternatives and impact analyses to fully support our client’s decision making. When challenges are encountered, our environmental and engineering design teams work seamlessly to develop solutions that reduce environmental impacts and increase the likelihood of on-time and on-budget project delivery. Backed by a multidisciplinary team and deep knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, we provide results that minimize ecological impacts and comply with industry standards.

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Sustainability & Resiliency

We partner with our clients to navigate evolving challenges in energy, land use, water, transportation, and infrastructure, creating forward-thinking solutions that promote long-term resilience and sustainability. From meeting regulatory requirements to reaching carbon neutrality or conserving natural resources, our experts turn goals into actionable strategies backed by practical planning and engineering.

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Farmers Market and Public Spaces Risk Liability

Advisory and Consulting Services

With Kimley-Horn, you can always count on us to be your trusted partner, working toward your unique goals. By providing expertise and insight, we help our clients navigate uncertainty, identify potential risks, and evaluate a range of outcomes for decisions that align with project goals and long-term resiliency.

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Site Planning and De-risking

We help clients identify and address potential roadblocks before they become a problem—whether they are environmental, regulatory, technical, or community related. With multidisciplinary expertise, strong agency relationships, and an understanding of permitting and compliance, we support smoother approvals, minimized delays, and more predictable outcomes.

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Public Engagement

Community buy-in is a vital part of designing projects that integrate community ideas and values. At Kimley-Horn, our environmental team works closely with our internal team of public engagement experts to develop creative, informed strategies. With deep local insight and a nationwide network of professionals, we help clients navigate public approval processes and build support by keeping agencies and communities informed and involved from the start.

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