Planning Where Infrastructure Meets Urbanism
Metropolitan Development Services is an urban planning and design consultancy helping cities, port authorities, and development agencies turn logistical and industrial assets into productive, walkable places.
Practice Areas
Port-City & Waterfront Planning
Marine terminal master planning, port-city interface strategy, and waterfront integration. We help port authorities and municipalities resolve use conflicts and design transitions that let ports and cities reinforce each other.
Industrial & Economic Development
Comprehensive industrial strategy, freight and logistics corridor planning, and site analysis that helps cities capture greater economic value from their infrastructure advantages.
Urban Master Planning & Design
Street grid design, subdivision layout, transit-oriented development, streetscape design, and master planning grounded in classical urban design principles suited to modern standards.
Planning for Complex Places
We work at the intersection of infrastructure, industry, and livable urbanism — helping cities and agencies align port operations, freight networks, and industrial assets with walkable, well-designed communities.
Land Use & Development Programs
Form-based and Euclidean zoning codes, pre-approved housing plan programs, and land use policy frameworks that facilitate efficient, high-quality development.
Geospatial Analysis & Mapping
GIS-based site analysis, land use mapping, infrastructure corridor mapping, and development suitability analysis in support of planning and economic development decisions.