Building Possibilities,
Mapping The Future
Modern development and housing solutions that balance design, sustainability, and community impact.
ATLAS Land Use Solutions brings more than a decade of experience guiding land use development and policy throughout Western Washington. We provide strategic planning expertise across housing and affordable housing, mixed-use development, public spaces, transportation, zoning analysis, and policy drafting—helping communities and clients navigate complex planning challenges and create thoughtful, sustainable places.
The ATLAS Approach
Adaptive, Targeted, Land Advisory Solutions
for land use planning, policy and project managment
Site Feasibility & Planning
We evaluate and communicate the opportunities and contraints that shape a property’s development potential. From zoning and site conditions to land use regulations and development scenarios, ATLAS provides clear, practical guidance to help our clients understand whta’s possible and determine the best path forward.
Zoning & Development Strategy
We navigate complex zoning and developement regulations to move projects from concept to approval. ATLAS provides strategic code analysis, entitlement guidance, application assistance, and coordination with reviewing agencies to identify potential challenges early and keep projects moving.
Housing & Middle Housing
We help communities and propety owners respond to changing housing needs through thoughtful policy, code, and development strategies that expand housing choices and support livable communities.
Land Use Policy & Code Drafting
We develop clear, practical policies and regulations that support community goals and responsible growth. ATLAS brings expeience in comprehensive palnning, zoning code development, policy analysis, ordinance drafting, and implementation - helping turn community vision into workable frameworks.
Common Questions
Can ATLAS help me determine what I can develop on my property?
Yes, ATLAS can evaluate zoning, development regulations, site constraints, and other applicable requirements to help you understand deverlopment potential and identify a practical path forward.
When should I bring ATLAS into my project/planning?
The earlier, the better. Engaging ATLAS during site selection, early project planning, or before significant design work can help identify opporutnities and potential obstacles before they become costly.
Can ATLAS help me with zoning and code interpretation?
Absolutely! ATLAS staff has extensive experience with analyzing and interpreting local land use codes, development regulations, and related policies. We are strongly equipped to assess how such standards apply to your specific property and/or development proposal. We will identify applicable requirements, clarify how regulations work together, and help you understand potential opportunities, constraints, and necessary steps to get you to entitelment
Does ATLAS work directly with cities and pubic agencies?
Yes, ATLAS provides current planning, long range planning, policy, code and project management support to local government, including cities and counties with a specialized focus on current planning and code amendments related to state legislation.
Where does ATLAS provide consulting services?
ATLAS is a Pacific Northwest boutique land use planning and advisory firm focused on high-impact projects throughout Washington State. Our dual-sector expertise allows us to provide innovative planning and policy support to municipal governments while delivering streamlined, tactical development advisory services to the private sector.
Let’s Map Your Path Forward
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Have a project, property, or planning question?
Let’s talk.
Contact ATLAS to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your goals, explore potential opportunities and constraints, and determine how ATLAS can help.
Complimentary consultations are available Tuesday through Thursday from 7:00AM to 11:00AM PT.