Project management for master-planned residential, resort, rural, infill, and commercial projects such as wineries.
Project Management
Coordinate, lead and manage a team in all aspects of the development process.
Due Diligence Reports
Prepare due diligence analysis for real estate sales and acquisitions.
Resiliency Planning
Resiliency planning and design, fire prevention, and sustainable project planning.
CEQA Compliance
Representation and document preparation for California Environmental Quality Act analysis.
Entitlement Procurement
Code compliance, Specific Plans, Use Permits, design review, master plans, subdivisions, lot line adjustments, etc.
Project Negotiation
Representation between public & private parties as they navigate permits, modifications, and hearings.
Community Engagement
Facilitate neighbor negotiation and public information presentations.
Public Speaking
Effective public speakers able to host public meetings and speak at public hearings.
Development Strategy
Implement a strategy for the highest & best use of your land.
Quotes of Professional Reference
“Kirsty at Palisades Land Use were instrumental in helping my family realize our longtime dream of owning a winery in Napa Valley.”
-Ryan Hill, Hill Family Estate
“Kirsty Shelton is a resourceful professional with expertise in project management, land use planning, and sustainable development. Her diligent and detailed work ethic and creative approach are assets to any team.”
- Remi Cohen, Vice President, Domaine Carneros
“ Due to the efforts of Kirsty Shelton and the Palisades Land Use team we were successful in achieving a Project and Program level EIR approval along with a signed Development Agreement that exceeded our initial goals. After working alongside Kirsty for the last 3 years, I would have no hesitation in providing a recommendation for her services and I wish her and her team nothing but future success. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details and our company will forever be grateful for the work Kirsty and her team provided.”
