Planning clarity from street to skyline

Data-driven urban planning, GIS, and aerial insights for Northern California communities. Expert transportation planning, grant writing, and spatial analysis.

Agencies Served by Nathaniel

Sierra County (served by Nathaniel in prior role)
Del Norte County (served by Nathaniel in prior role)
Tehama County (served by Nathaniel in prior role)
Plumas County (served by Nathaniel in prior role)
El Dorado County Transportation Commission (served by Nathaniel in prior role)

Projects for these agencies were completed while Nathaniel was employed at Green DOT Transportation Solutions (2021–2025). See the About page for full employment history.

Comprehensive Planning Services

From regional planning to field-level precision, we integrate technical analysis with plain-English communication for clear, fundable outcomes.

Urban & Transportation Planning

RTPs, ATPs, VMT analysis, and carbon reduction programs for Northern California communities.

  • Regional Transportation Plans
  • Active Transportation Plans
  • VMT & Carbon Reduction
  • Complete Streets Design

GIS & Spatial Analysis

PostGIS databases, interactive mapping, and data-driven decision support tools.

  • PostGIS Development
  • Interactive Web Maps
  • Suitability Analysis
  • Custom Dashboards

Aerial Mapping & Photogrammetry

Orthomosaics, DEMs, 3D models, and site documentation with professional drone capture.

  • Orthomosaic Imagery
  • Digital Elevation Models
  • 3D Textured Meshes
  • Progress Documentation

Funding & Grant Services

Grant identification, narrative development, and application assembly for FTA, ATP, CRP, and more.

  • Grant Opportunity Scans
  • Narrative Development
  • Benefit-Cost Analysis
  • Application Assembly

AI-Enabled Documentation

Automated report builds, figure/table pipelines, and citation management for faster delivery.

  • Automated Reports
  • Figure/Table Generation
  • Literature Reviews
  • Document QA/QC

Representative Work

Examples of planning and analysis work performed by Nathaniel in prior roles

Sierra County, CA
(Prior role)

Sierra County RTP

Data-driven performance targets and fiscally constrained investment roadmap for a high-elevation rural county.

10-year roadmapGrant-ready projectsClear funding path
Del Norte County, CA
(Prior role)

Del Norte County ATP

Converted coastal network gaps into competitive, phaseable ATP applications with community support.

Multi-cycle applicationsSchool access focusCoastal trail segments
Tehama County, CA
(Prior role)

Tehama County VMT & CIP

Connected VMT-reducing strategies to a realistic Capital Improvement Program with measurable outcomes.

Countywide VMT screensPrioritized CIPBoard-ready tables

Grant-Funded Planning That Works

We don't just write grant applications—we integrate planning, GIS, and aerial documentation into fundable packages. From opportunity scans to shovel-ready submissions, we help small municipalities access federal and state funding.

Ready to move from analysis to action?

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your planning needs, funding opportunities, and how we can help.