Services

Land Planning

Great communities spring from great plans.

At Manhard Consulting, our land planners work closely with our engineering, surveying and environmental staff to prepare plans that are realistic, cost-effective, balanced and technically sound. The goal is always the same: create beautifully planned communities that are a great place to live, work, visit and play.

The engineers at Manhard Consulting look for cost-effective ways to meet that goal, resolving environmental issues, grading, zoning, permitting and other potential obstacles early, before they can cause delays. We help you get your project on solid footing right from the start with all-inclusive site studies to address site access, state and local regulations, recreational needs, aesthetics and more. Nothing is left to chance. Which is why some of the most impressive communities and developments in the country began with plans from Manhard Consulting.

Available Services

  • Land Use Planning
  • Entitlement Services
  • Park Design and Improvement Plans
  • Athletic Field and Sports Facility Design
  • Urban Design
  • Project Review
  • Zoning Review
  • Appearance Review
  • Ordinance Writing and Updating
  • Mapping Services
  • Municipal Planning and Zoning Strategies
  • Municipal Plan Review
  • Property Annexation
  • Utilities Planning and Mapping
  • Density Analysis
  • Highest and Best Use Analysis
  • Real Estate Research and Due Diligence
  • Litigation Support

Service Line Leaders

Midwest and South Region

James D’Alexander, PE

Vice President, Managing Director

Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Illinois #062-062135
Education
Iowa State University, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
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Texas

Jesse Conrad, PE

Vice President, Managing Director

Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Illinois #062-066770
Registered Professional Engineer, State of Texas #130104
Education
University of Kansas, Bachelor of Science/Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Awards
ICSC CenterBuild Class of 2017 Rising Retail Leaders Under 40
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Midwest Region

Matt Nelson, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP

Senior Landscape Architect and Land Planner

Professional Registrations
Illinois Registered Landscape Architect #157-001644
Colorado Registered Landscape Architect #1247
Nevada Registered Landscape Architect #993
Texas Registered Landscape Architect #3393
Arizona Registered Landscape Architect #70699
Indiana Registered Landscape Architect #21900029
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
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Nevada

Chris Baker, LEED AP

Region Manager and Entitlement Manager, Nevada

Education
University of Nevada, Bachelor of Science/Geography
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
US Green Building Institute
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