J. Whalen Associates, Inc.
J. Whalen Associates, Inc.

J. Whalen Associates seeks to be a “one-stop shop” for all your land use consulting needs. From conceptual planning, through entitlement, and to the administration of long-term habitat mitigation management, see what we offer.

 

Project Management and Entitlement Processing

- Consultant Coordination
- Management
- Planning Staff

Environmental Permitting

- NEPA / CEQA
- 404/401/1602
- HCP / NCCP

Environmental Review & Due Diligence

- Identify Opportunities
- Permitting Process
- Development Plans

Governmental Affairs

- Strategic Planning
- Policy Advocacy
- Community Outreach

Long-term Habitat Preserve Establishment and Administration

- Property Analysis Records
- Endowment Negotiations
- Habitat Management Plans

Crestridge Conservation Bank

- Mitigation Credit Sales
- Public Mitigation
- Crestridge Approved
Quality Standards
Quality Standards
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Balancing the Needs of the Environment with those of Business

Here in San Diego County, you’re never far from a project J. Whalen Associates helped entitle. For a listing of some projects we’re especially proud to have worked on

  • Torrey Hills (1,983 residential units and over 931 Thousand-SF of office and retail space)
  • Ocotillo Wells 50 MW Solar Project Major Use Permit
  • San Diego County Tiered Equestrian Ordinance; Hunter Equestrian Center Administrative Permit
  • San Diego Gas & Electric NCCP/HCP
James E. Whalen

– PRESIDENT

What we’re doing

Services We Offer

Project Management and Entitlement Processing

Project Management and Entitlement Processing

- Consultant Coordination & Management
- Interface with Planning Staff
- Development Budgets
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Environmental Permitting

Environmental Permitting

- NEPA / CEQA Review & Processing - 404/401/1602 Review & Processing - HCP / NCCP
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Environmental Review & Due Diligence

Environmental Review & Due Diligence

- Identify Opportunities & Constraints - Roadmap the Permitting Process - Evaluate Alternative Development Plans
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Governmental Affairs

Governmental Affairs

- Strategic Planning
- Policy Advocacy
- Community Outreach
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Experts Witness

Experts Witness

- Offer Evidence Insight
- Coachability
- Practical Experience
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120 +
Project Completed
18 +
Cities
340 +
Permits Processed
Our benefits

Why you Should Choose Our Services

Our firm specializes in the resolution of difficult land use, energy, governmental affairs, financing, and development challenges faced by businesses, school districts, and government. We have over twenty years of successful advocacy and approvals with local, state, and federal approving entities, including the California Coastal Commission.
Land Use Planning
Consulting 90%
Policy & Permit Processing
Consulting 90%
Project Management
Consulting 95%
30 Years Of Experience In Consulting

Land Use Planning Experts