Project Development & Planning Services

Answers Before You Invest

We help you understand what's possible—and what's not—before you commit budget to design. Clear feasibility, smart planning, confident decisions.

The biggest project risks often surface before design even starts. Is the site buildable? Will the zoning work? Does the budget match reality? Our planning services answer these questions early—so you move forward with confidence or pivot before it's too late. We've seen too many clients invest in design only to discover deal-breakers months in. That's the problem we solve.

Our Capabilities

Master Planning

Master planning sets the foundation for everything that follows. We help clients envision long-term development across complex sites—airports, campuses, mixed-use developments—and create phased roadmaps that align with funding, operations, and growth. Our master plans account for infrastructure, utilities, regulatory constraints, and stakeholder priorities. The result is a strategic document that guides decision-making for years, not just the next project.

Site Feasibility

Before you buy land or commit to a site, you need to know what you're working with. Our site feasibility studies evaluate zoning, setbacks, utilities, access, environmental constraints, and code requirements to give you a clear picture of what's buildable—and what it will cost. We've helped developers avoid bad deals and helped others see opportunity where others saw problems. This is where smart projects start.

Terminal Planning

Airport terminals are uniquely complex—passenger flow, security requirements, concessions, gate operations, and future expansion all have to work together. Our terminal planning services help airport clients think through capacity, phasing, and passenger experience before committing to design. We understand FAA requirements, AIP funding timelines, and the operational realities that drive terminal decisions.

Project Development Advisory

Not every client needs full design services—some just need trusted advice to make better decisions. Our project development advisory services provide early budgeting, scope alignment, constructability reviews, and risk assessments that help owners and developers move forward with clarity. We also support grant applications and help clients navigate funding requirements. Think of us as an extension of your team during the critical early phases.

Featured Projects

Our consulting work has supported capital programs and complex projects where coordination and oversight made the difference between success and delay.

Nashville, TN

BNA Concourse A Reconstruction

Nashville, TN

Concourse D Expansion

Jonathan Clark

Principal, Architecture

Our job is to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. When you're managing a $50 million program, the details matter—and someone has to be watching them every day.

Mark Heden

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Get in Touch

Need an extra set of eyes on your project? We'd like to hear about what you're managing and how we can help keep it on track.

Connect With Us Now

info@csbd9.com

(615) 814-0350

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