ENV Community Development Lab

Fall 2026

Client Kickoff and Site Visit

The kickoff is where the studio and the City of Palos Verdes Estates align on the project. We meet with city staff to hear their parking concerns directly, then walk the Plaza to see how the parking system works on the ground.

Palos Verdes Estates

A realistic, professional documentary-style photograph of a diverse group of college students conducting an urban planning site visit outdoors. They are walking and observing the surroundings with clipboards, notebooks, measuring tools, and one tablet, discussing site conditions near a public streetscape. Natural daylight, authentic candid collaboration, no readable text, no logos, suitable for a university community development project webpage.
objectives
  • Understand the city’s priorities and concerns for the Plaza
  • Observe parking conditions and circulation firsthand
  • Learn how customers, employees, and visitors use the Plaza
  • Set expectations for the study’s timeline and deliverables

What to Expect

The studio will meet with city staff to discuss the goals of the parking study, then tour Malaga Cove Plaza to document conditions and concerns.

Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

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Photo/Materials

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What’s Next

Community characteristics analysis and case studies, which lead into our data collection in spring 2027.

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