Master Planning

Master planning is the process of creating or enhancing a property or space through a comprehensive, long-term strategy that harmonizes and coordinates all its components. It enriches outdoor environments and urban landscapes by crafting an immersive setting, serving as a guiding framework or set of principles for the area’s development. A master plan strives to preserve the unique character, identity, and heritage of a community by integrating its defining features while incorporating sustainable elements to ensure growth and prosperity for future generations.

Our approach emphasizes a thoughtful use of natural features – such as terrain, landform, resources, flora, infrastructure, and existing structures – to create more enjoyable and sustainable developments. This methodology has the potential to inspire innovative approaches to master planning across various settings, including communities, campuses, workplaces, urban and commercial zones, transit-oriented developments, waterfronts, recreational areas, and natural system restorations. When necessary, we bring together specialized teams whose combined expertise complements our own.

Scope of Output:

• Conceptual Master Plan
• Site Development Plan
• District Visioning
• Public/Civic Space Plan
• Park Development Plan
• Streetscape and Transit Framework

Urban and Regional Planning

Studio Terrano is dedicated to planning, developing, and designing authentic, thriving communities that harmonize the built and natural environments. By adopting a comprehensive methodology that integrates diverse elements, we create forward-thinking and adaptable plans that are both environmentally conscious and economically viable.

The success of these plans depends on close collaboration between Studio Terrano, local governments, neighboring communities, niche interest groups, and representatives from various sectors. This collaborative effort is crucial not only for the plan’s success but also for developing a unique strategy tailored to the specific needs of each community.

Scope of Output:

• CLUP Updating
• CDP
• Land Use Plan
• Tourism Master Plan
• Resiliency Planning
• Climate Adaptation Plans

Urban Design

Urban Design focuses on understanding how people interact with the urban environment and the experiences they have within it. This involves creating connections between individuals and places, facilitating movement throughout the urban landscape, integrating nature with architecture, and shaping the built environment. Urban design combines various elements, including the art of placemaking, responsible environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic viability, to create spaces that are visually distinctive and imbued with a strong sense of identity.

Scope of Output:

• Districts and Neighborhood Design
• Urban Regeneration and Desification Strategy
• Public Space Design
• Promenade, Pathwalk, Streetscape Design
• Market Plan and Development
• Walkable and Bikeable Planning and Design
• Design Guidelines
• Tactical Urbanism

Urban Development Strategy

The Urban Development Strategy service provides clients with comprehensive studies designed to optimize a site’s existing strengths and potential. The goal is to develop strategies that promote multi-dimensional growth within a city or municipality. This includes recommending infrastructure initiatives, formulating regulatory frameworks for specific locations, and outlining a phased plan for implementation. The aim is to encourage balanced development across various sectors within the urban environment.

Scope of Output:

• Public Realm Strategy
• Public Space and Public Life analysis and recommendations
• Urban Regeneration
• Retail Strategy
• Foodscape Strategy
• Sustainability Strategy

Project Development Packaging and Management

Project Development Packaging and Management brings together the many moving parts of a project into a clear, actionable framework. We guide clients from concept to implementation by organizing feasibility studies, strategies, and conceptual designs into comprehensive development packages that support decision-making and investment.

Our role is to ensure that projects are well-coordinated, feasible, and sustainable – bridging stakeholders, technical and design teams, and communities. By managing both the process and the details, we help transform visionary real estate development ideas into enduring, successful developments.