Service portfolioDecision support

Services that help agencies decide, fund, map, and deliver the work.

Nat Ford combines planning, GIS, drone mapping, grant support, and custom software so public teams and mission-driven companies can move from messy inputs to usable deliverables without starting over three times.

You will leave the first call with a plain-English next step, rough level of effort, and the main risks to watch.

What a buyer can expect

Plans
RTP · ATP · corridor packages
Maps
GIS · QA · public exhibits
Field evidence
FAA Part 107 drone capture
Funding
Fit · scoring · grant packages
Software
Open source · AI · internal tools
Northern California planning practice
FAA Part 107 aerial capture
Public-sector board-ready deliverables
Open-source software with paid support
Top-down drone capture of a civic intersection used for lane and safety analysis
Top-down capture · lane & safety analysis
Oblique drone overview of a small-town street network and surrounding valley context
Oblique overview · corridor & context
Six integrated lanesOne delivery thread

Each service stands alone. Together, they compress the delivery cycle.

01

Urban & Transportation Planning

Regional plans, active transportation plans, corridor strategy, and board-ready packages grounded in what staff can actually deliver.

Typical outcomes

  • Clear project prioritization tied to constraints
  • Defensible analysis narratives for public review
  • Implementation-ready scope and phasing guidance
02

GIS & Spatial Analysis

Map products, spatial data cleanup, and practical analysis that turn scattered information into clear recommendations.

Typical outcomes

  • PostGIS-backed reproducible workflows
  • Hotspot and accessibility mapping that withstands scrutiny
  • Production-friendly map exports for reports and presentations
03

Aerial Mapping & Photogrammetry

FAA-certified drone capture and measurable map outputs for corridors, sites, assets, and public-facing evidence.

Typical outcomes

  • Orthomosaics and terrain products for planning context
  • Faster field-to-analysis turnaround
  • Visual evidence packages for stakeholder alignment
04

Funding & Grant Services

Grant fit checks, benefit framing, and package assembly for teams that need a stronger, cleaner submission.

Typical outcomes

  • Program alignment and timing clarity
  • Stronger benefit framing with cleaner logic chains
  • Submission-ready package discipline
05

Open-Source & Custom Software

Open-source project deployment, custom internal tools, AI workflows, dashboards, portals, automations, and supported company-specific forks.

Typical outcomes

  • Free code with paid implementation support
  • Custom forks, hosting, onboarding, and support
  • Software for planning teams and non-planning companies alike
06

AI-Enabled Documentation

Human-reviewed drafting, tables, figures, and QA support that shortens production without handing judgment to a black box.

Typical outcomes

  • Shorter production cycles without quality loss
  • Methods and assumptions clarity in final documents
  • Reduced formatting and revision churn

Not sure where to start?

Start with a 30-minute intake and we’ll recommend a scope that matches your timeline, budget, and decision risk.