Farmland Preservation & Open Space Planning

Careful planning and designing of the built environment are essential for the development of sustainable communities.  However, just as much attention should be paid to the natural and agricultural resources of a community, it's Green Infrastructure.  At Heyer, Gruel and Associates we have developed the expertise to help communities understand and protect these resources while simultaneously enhancing the quality of life for residents. In essence, its all about sustainability.

Open Space planning at HGA focuses not only on playing fields and woodlands, but also on pocket parks and wildlife habitat.  Our Farmland Preservation work requires cooperation, knowledge of local conditions and a technical expertise in soils and the business of agriculture.  Environmental Resource Inventories help communities understand the resources that exist around them and can guide development regulation and resource protection initiatives.

For more information on particular aspects of Farmland Preservation and Open Space Planning
(click on the following links)

- OpenSpace and Recreation Plans

- Farmland Preservation

- Environmental Resource Inventories