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WHAT WE DO

Land Planning

Integrated Land Planning Services

Subdivision & Platting

Zoning & Entitlements

Comprehensive Planning

Strategic land planning that guides growth and shapes communities

Projects from 1/4 acre to 500+ acres
Residential lots to master-planned communities
Entitlement & Platting Experience
Residential, commercial & mixed-use development
Entitlement & Approval Support
Working knowledge of local and state review processes

Land Development

 

Master Planned Communities & Mixed-Use Developments

Infrastructure

 

Site Planning that Maximizes Land Potential

Construction

 

Feasibility, Zoning, & Development Strategy

Our Capabilities

CDA’s land planning practice guides projects from initial concept through final approvals, coordinating with jurisdictions, agencies, and stakeholders to move development forward.

Subdivision & Platting

Subdivision & Platting

  • Preliminary & final plat preparation
  • Lot layout & yield analysis
  • Easement & right-of-way dedication
  • HOA & covenant coordination
  • Filing & recording support

Zoning & Entitlements

Zoning & Entitlements

  • Rezoning & variance applications
  • Conditional use permits
  • Site plan review coordination
  • Public hearing preparation
  • Agency & neighbor coordination

Comprehensive Planning

Comprehensive Planning

  • Land use planning & analysis
  • Growth management studies
  • Small area & corridor plans
  • Community engagement support
  • GIS mapping & analysis

Feasibility & Due Diligence

Feasibility & Due Diligence

  • Site feasibility assessments
  • Zoning & land use due diligence
  • Development cost projections
  • Utility availability analysis
  • Regulatory constraint mapping

Land Planning Experience

CDA provides land planning services across a wide range of project types and sectors, including:

  • Residential subdivisions & master-planned communities
  • Commercial & mixed-use developments
  • Industrial & business park planning
  • Municipal comprehensive plan updates
  • Rural & agricultural land division
  • Annexation & growth area studies

Featured Projects

Selected highlights of our land planning work across Iowa and the Midwest