“You and the team were an absolute pleasure to work with. This was a huge project for the County and it is such a huge resource for our residents. Everything down to the organization of the final deliverables is amazing! Can’t thank you enough for being great partners for this development.”
Teresa Hester, Alameda County Housing and Community Development Specialist
Read More“Our successes are a direct result of all the amazing work CPC has done over the years. I'm so lucky to have you all as my colleagues and partners in this work.”
Scott Johnson, Director, Napa Sonoma ADU Center
Read More“Thanks to you and your team for doing an outstanding job on this project. We work with a lot of consultants, and I have to say we were very impressed with your quality of work, responsiveness, and over attention to detail.”
Dan Campagnolo, Planning Systems Administrator - Planning Division, City of Newport Beach
Read More“David is hands-down the best project manager I have worked with. He successfully navigated sensitive political issues, group dynamics, with a willingness to course correct when needed, all while delivering an impactful plan."
Angela Price, Policy Director – Department of Community and Neighborhoods, Salt Lake City
Read More"There truly are no words to adequately express my gratitude to you for all the wonderful wisdom I have learned from you and the whole CPC team over these past few years. I cannot imagine my life without our biweekly meetings! It's going to be very sad for me."
Renée J. Schomp, J.D., Director, Napa Sonoma ADU Center
Read More“Josh proved to be a bright and capable, and a positive contributor to the efforts of the team, working under conditions of tight timetables, inadequate information and high stress. Josh’s strengths were his adaptability, his initiative and his team spirit. His understanding of community planning principles, and his sensitivity to the importance of constructively engaging citizens and business owners in the planning process was of great value in our efforts.”
Joseph A. Racine, Principal, Planning and Management Consulting Services
Read More"Mr. Abrams quickly and thoughtfully gathered all perspectives, spent real time to understand the nuances and complexities of the different perspectives, and helped facilitate a very positive "Town Hall" meeting, which left all ‘sides’ feeling fully heard and invested in a positive outcome. It was a very good experience and I'm very grateful Mr. Abrams for the help."
Susan Jones, Co-Chair, Board of Directors, North Oakland Community Charter School
Read More“Josh’s command of the principles of public participation and land use planning were key contributions to the success of our endeavor. He demonstrated at all times the importance of teamwork yet was creative and varied in seizing issues and projects on his own initiative.”
Bill Kappel, FEMA
Read More“They have created a dynamic General Plan that reflects the character and values of our town, and introduces important policy and programs to guide growth and governance of Ross over the next two decades. The Plan articulates and embodies a vision of Ross in which residents join together to preserve the unique character of Ross and live in harmony with each other and the natural environment.”
Resolution of the Town of Ross Town Council
Read More“One of the unique aspects of the 21 Elements process was the outreach and involvement of affordable housing advocates and sponsors like HLC and its members. The meetings and outreach to us, plus the documentation of our concerns, enabled us to effectively dialogue with all the jurisdictions. It allowed us to reach a broader audience more easily and provided a central place for all of the jurisdictions and our members to access material.”
Christopher Mohr, Executive Director, Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County
Read More“I am so impressed. We still have work to do but I do not underestimate the challenges you faced in facilitating these conversations. I think you managed an impossible task with tremendous care and professionalism.”
Mayor Joe Goethals, City of San Mateo
Read More“Despite a committee with diverse perspectives, the process was legitimate and fair to all parties and the participants unanimously supported the overall outcome although they might have differed on individual issues.”
Bob Wolcott, Principal Planner, City of Davis
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