Planning and Design Services

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MASTER PLANNING

 

Master Planning brings together a wide variety of abilities that lead to a greater understanding of the Proposed Project Site in relationship to its Natural Environment, Natural Topography, Design Opportunities, Regional Context and potential Land Use Allocations.  

Some of our Master Planning Abilities include:

  • Project Due Diligence
  • Regional Planning
  • Land Use Feasibility Studies
  • Planning Research
  • Project Identity and Opportunities
  • Opportunities and Constraints Mapping
  • Visual Impact Studies
  • Land Use Allocation
  • Native Reserves
  • Environmental Constraints and Opportunities
  • Site Investigation Studies
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Evaluation and Implementation Strategies
  • Fire Master Plans
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SITE PLANNING /
COMMUNITY VISION

 

Site Planning and Community Vision brings the Project Creation to a much more detailed level.  At this level every detail is expertly optimized; Grading and Drainage, Land Use Interactions, Infrastructure, Potential On and Off-Site Views, Home and Building Types, Landscape  and Open Space Connectivity, Amenity Types and Locations, the Driving and Pedestrian Safety and Experience of the Future Residents and Users of the Community are thoughtfully taken into consideration.

Some of our Site Planning Abilities include:

  • Conceptual Design
  • Detailed Site Planning and Design
  • Land Use Interface
  • Design Development
  • Roadway and Street Design
  • Circulation Plans
  • Parks and Recreation Location and Design
  • Land Use / Open Space Integration
  • Open Space Plans
  • Pedestrian Circulation
  • Lotting Studies and Drainage Enhancements
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URBAN DESIGN / MIXED USE

 

Mixed Use and Urban Design addresses the Higher Density Residential, the Mixed Commercial/Retail Uses, the Projects Urban Core, the Community Service Areas of the Project, the Parking/Building/Pedestrain Interactions, and the Pedestrian Spaces in between each building.

Some of our Urban Design and Mixed Use Planning Abilities include:

  • High Density Residential
  • Transit Oriented Development
  • Commercial / Retail Residential
  • Urban Core Mixed Use
  • Community Services
  • Empolyment Areas
  • Academia / Schools
  • Hospitality
  • Senior Housing
  • Redevelopment
  • Revitalization
  • In-Fill Planning / Design
  • Visual Assessment
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HILLSIDE PLANNING
 

Hillside Planning is more than just flattening hilltops to make room for development.  Mr. Day has the innate abilitiy to understand the Natural Landforms, Environmental Constraints and Project needs that result in a Lower Impact / Higher Yield Design.

Some of our Hillside Planning Abilities include:

  • Slope Analysis
  • Landform Grading
  • View Analysis
  • Fuel Modification Plans
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Retaining Wall Types and Options
  • Land Use / Open Space Integration
  • Opportunities and Constraints Mapping
  • Drainage Plans
  • Visual Impact Studies
  • Native Reserves
  • Environmental Constraints and Opportunities
  • Grading Balance
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RESORT / RECREATION DESIGN

 

Resort and Recreational Site Planning requires an understanding of Human needs for Rest, Relaxation and Athletic Indulgences.  Mr. Day has the ability to fuse these needs with the required Amenities while blending the final design harmoniously into the Natural Environment.

Some of our Resort and Recreation Planning Abilities include:

  • Conceptual Design
  • Detailed Site Planning and Design
  • Land Use Interface
  • Recreational Design Elements
  • Resort / Spa Planning
  • Golf Course Design
  • Tennis Design
  • Parks and Recreation Location and Design
  • Marinas
  • Open Space Plans
  • Hiking and Nature Preserves
  • Off-Road Race Course Design
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OTHER PLANNING SERVICES

 

  • Project Optimization
  • Professional Council Represtentaion
  • Expert Advise Counseling
  • Innovative Planning Solutions
  • Areas Plans, Specific Plans
  • Design Guidelines
  • Presentation Graphics
  • Phasing Plans
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Multi-Family Projects
  • Active Adult Communities
  • Preliminary Landscape Plans
  • Public Outreach / Community Meetings
  • Sustainable Designs
  • Town Centers
  • General Plan Amendments
  • Zoning and Regulation

OUR SERVICE

Every Project that Design Fusion International has created has been personally imagined and designed by the founder/president/owner, Robert Day.  For nearly half a century, Mr. Day has earned an impeccable reputation in the industry for top-quality, innovative, and creative design that is provided with responsive, hands-on service, and one-on-one attention.

When your projects are with us you can rest assured that they are being created with the knowledge, creativity, and efficiency that only comes with decades of exceptional professional experience. 

World-Class
We consistently create Cities, Resorts, Communities, and Neighborhoods that achieve the highest accolades and awards from the members of the industry, and are praised by the general public as desirable places to live and play

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Responsive
You can count on a single point of contact for your entire project that is provided with responsive, knowledgeable service, and professional one-on-one attention

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Knowledgeable
We combine the comprehensive knowledge of regional and local regulations and context with the technical skills and innovative thinking to create the best and most creative solutions for any land development project, large or small

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Attentive

We listen closely to our client’s vision for their project and understand the fine balance needed between meeting the regulatory requirements and maintaining the integrity of that vision in order to bring the project to fruition

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Expertise
We create amenity-rich communities and neighborhoods that thrive both functionally and aesthetically by using the site’s natural topography and expertly optimizing the land-use interactions, on and off-site views, building types and locations, landscape and open space connectivity, pedestrian experiences, and infrastructure treatment

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Value

We consistently provide cost-effective and creative solutions for each of our client’s unique projects, goals, and budgets, and our designs create both economic and emotional value for our clients and the community

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Lasting Relationships
Design Fusion International, Inc. has built lasting relationships with our clients through quality design, personal and responsive service, and economic integrity for every project - large or small - from the earliest feasibility studies to the final project build-out

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Depth
We provide the depth of knowledge you demand from a large firm with the attention to detail, flexibility, and personal service you expect from a small firm

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Ambiance
At Design Fusion International, Inc. we design Cities, Communities, and Neighborhoods that go beyond our great design and create a lifestyle, an identity, an ambiance and an "at-home" emotional connection for people who live, shop, work, play, and raise their families there

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