Urban Planning Consulting +
Technical Assistance
This applies to general needs for community organizations, neighborhood associations, and/or city planning offices looking for . We can help with drafting a portion or a full neighborhood plan (as needed based on community ask), plan analysis, community engagement/outreach support (as needed), and data research for existing conditions.
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Get started by clicking the button below to set up a consult for how we can help work with your team!
Rate is calculated based on hourly rate ($150) x projected time to complete proposed work and/or for needed services.
Zoning + Due Diligence Consultation
DRBTS is heavily focused on making sure people are well-equipped and knowledgeable of various city planning codes like zoning and land use requirements when preparing to open a business, purchasing property, and/or develop property. This provides a full scope of not only what the zoning is but how the property can be used, setbacks required, and any other relevant information for development.
Zoning and land use technical assistance are where the foundation is built so it's our priority to make sure we're helping with due diligence! We highly recommend reaching out for due diligence BEFORE purchasing any property or leasing a space/building!
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Rates for zoning consultation + due diligence start at $250 (package) based on client need. We also offer consultations (via Zoom or in-person; based on location): $50 for 30 minutes and $75 for an hours. Send us an email to set up a Zoom or inquire about this service!
We can't wait to work with you!
Vendor Curation
Looking for help or assistance with a special event you're hosting? Whether that's finding food or non-food vendors or looking to start a market (pop-up or farmers market) or helping navigate the permitting process - we can help!
This service includes (but not limited to):
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Vendor outreach, coordination, and/or management (on-site or off-site)
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Assistance with getting permits + any other necessary information
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Site design assistance
We also offer consultations to ask preliminary questions about ideas, resources, information or basic guidance for 30 minutes ($50) and an hour for $75. Let us help you with your next event by sending us an email using the button below!
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​Rate starts at $800 + hourly rate ($150/hr); price will vary based on services needed and scale of project/event.
PLACE KEEPING + ACTIVATION
Place keeping is critical when reimagining how a space can be transformed with the community and a service that DRBTS enjoys being apart of the most - especially in communities of color/underserved communities. We focus on taking placemaking to the next level!
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At DRBTS we focus on creating market installations, pop-ups (when appropriate), temporary to permanent space activations, and other design projects that ignite community gathering and access to needed resources.​​​
What exactly is an activation?
We define activation as the inclusive and collaborative creation of spaces + places that uplift the vibrance of a community while preserving cultural narratives. Activation in our book is done beyond "special events" in a way that creates something consistent that can act as an economic mobility tool. Or act as a safe third place that is always accessible to community.
Our goal is to work with communities to foster intentional community activation, small business development/hubs, safe public spaces and places. We're here to change the way places are designed in communities of color. We can't wait to bring an idea to life with you on your community place keeping activation!
Consultant rate for any place creation project is $150/per hour
Base project fee: $2,000 (amount to start activation)
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This rate is used when factoring in time that will be utilized during the full scope of the project - research, design, coordination, travel (when/if needed), and other elements as needed and agreed upon in the project scope.