polytechnic pomona consulants

The ENV Community Development Lab is a year-long studio at Cal Poly Pomona where student planners work as consulting teams for real clients: the City of Palos Verdes Estates and the City of La Verne.

Our Projects

Palos Verdes Estates

Malaga Cove Plaza Parking Study. Analyzing parking supply and demand and developing recommendations that support local businesses while preserving the Plaza’s historic character.

La Verne

Old Town Streetscape and Public Realm Design Study. Developing design concepts that strengthen Old Town’s identity, improve the pedestrian experience, and connect downtown to the A Line station and the University of La Verne.

How We Work

Understand
Site visits, client meetings, and analysis of existing conditions.

Analyze
Field data, interviews, mapping, and case studies from other communities.

Recommend
Data-driven concepts and implementation strategies, presented to city staff.

Our Focus Areas

Community Development and Social Justice | Infrastructure and Transportation | Resiliency, Sustainability and the Environment | Urban Design