Master Planning Services
Merriman Schmitt Architects offers master planning services to help land-owners and developers realize the full potential of their real estate investment.
Our staff plans an average of 200 acres a year in and has experience in master planning industrial parks, retail and mixed-use developments, and office and business parks.
Our master planning services are augmented by our 3D Visualization services which can provide detailed, realistic views of potential development schemes.
“Merriman Schmitt Architects excels in its design excellence, professionalism, and its place-making and
town-building abilities, i.e. in the creation of vibrant urban, mixed-use environments. It has been a
tremendous pleasure to work with the design professionals of (the firm) and I am sure that this positive
relationship will continue. (The firm) certainly appreciates and supports this staff in its efforts to
raise the bar in design excellence in our community. The quality of the built environment certainly
contributes to the quality of life of this community and MSA has made a solid contribution to this
reality in (its) projects in our community.”
Local-area Municipal Planning Official
Master Planning services include:
Site analysis
Coordination of due diligence and civil engineering
Review of existing utilities, vegetation, slope, waterways and infrastructure
Planning for phased implementation and development
Assistance with code and jurisdictional authority reviews
Coordination of traffic studies and environmental impact studies
Review and establishment of development covenants
Layout of building, open areas, plazas and green space
Design of parking and traffic schemes
3D Visualization for development financing and sales



