EPS provides rigorous analysis and insightful solutions to address complex challenges in real estate development, land use policy, and local government finance. We are motivated by the role our work can play in shaping places where people live and we strive to create high-quality urban environments that advance the principles of diversity, resiliency, and shared prosperity.
EPS offers a wealth of experience, robust technical expertise, and the ability to offer insightful solutions to address the challenges and opportunities of urban development.
EPS’s Sacramento office recently had the opportunity to volunteer with the American River Parkway Foundation, the only nonprofit dedicated to the active conservation of all 23 miles of the American River Parkway—Sacramento’s "Urban Jewel." Since 1983, the Foundation has led efforts to protect and preserve this vital natural resource through hands-on programs that maintain trails, remove trash, and combat environmental threats like invasive plants. As part of their Invasive Plant Management Program, we worked alongside Foundation staff and volunteers to remove non-native plant species that threaten native habitats, increase wildfire risk, and reduce biodiversity. It was a meaningful and rewarding experience to contribute to the long-term health of the Parkway, ensuring it remains an accessible and thriving space for wildlife and the community alike.
Congratulations to our incredible EPS intern team, (Samantha Lee, Jaime Guerrero, and Evelyn Amekudzi) on a standout “charrette” presentation! Over the past two weeks, Samantha and Jaime collaborated with a dozen other interns from six land use consulting firms to develop a thoughtful analysis and compelling vision for Golden Gate Fields. The group toured the site, sat in on “table talks” covering a wide range of disciplines, and synthesized their findings and recommendations into a comprehensive report. They presented their work to staff from each of the consulting firms and employees from the Cities of Berkeley and Albany. Evelyn joined us from Denver to meet the Oakland team and cheer on her fellow interns. The final presentation was both professional and inspiring—kudos to everyone involved!
