Even if you haven’t been a gardener in the past, you may find yourself taking it up this year to get some fresh air, stay busy, add some color to your landscape and your tabletop! The head of our landscape architecture department, Paul Lepard, RLA, PP, recently shared the story of how gardening started his … Read more

Planning is essential to understand what you can and cannot do with your land. Therefore, every land development project should begin with a strong plan – a plan that is creative, build-able, and cost sensitive. But who is the best person to prepare that plan? While some developers may go to their architect or engineer, you should hire … Read more

You might be surprised to hear, but some municipalities are still accepting land development applications and submissions. This week has brought guidance for re-opening for the construction industry and new legislation from Governor Tom Wolf detailing how municipalities can conduct public meetings and hearings electronically during this time. While policies and procedures are in constant … Read more

What You Can Do Now There is still work to do. Because when things start to get back to normal, we’ll face a whole new set of challenges. As a result, there will be a race to design and submit projects for hearings and approvals. Laying the groundwork for your project now, can properly position … Read more

Written by Timothy J. Brennan, PE and published in the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal on 3/20/20 Parking lots, whether for offices, hotels, senior living facilities, retail stores, or restaurants, are prime sites for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations. Many times the property owner or manager thinks they’re compliant, but they’re not. As civil … Read more

At Nave Newell, like many of you, we are working to modify our business practices to keep everyone safe. For the safety of our clients and employees, our office will be closed to the public. However, our employees will be working, some remotely, to continue to service you and your projects. If you have in-person … Read more

Seniors are putting outdoor amenities high on their list when selecting a new place to call home. Therefore, senior living developers who incorporate a well-planned landscape and hardscape into their site design not only increase market appeal, but also provide a better quality of life for residents. Here are several outdoor senior living design trends … Read more

Written by Laura Kepner, Director of Fun (NN employee since 1994) Nave Newell opened for business in 1992. Two years later, I walked in the door and now over 25 years have passed – wow! From day one, it just felt right. Within the first few hours, I could tell that the owners cared about … Read more

A Step-By-Step Guide Every land development project comes with its own complexities. We understand that trying to prepare for the City of Philadelphia’s planning and development permit review process can feel overwhelming. That’s why, when a new client asked us to help them with their first project in Philadelphia – we gave them a detailed … Read more

Greg Newell recently spoke to local legislators and home builders in West Chester at the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Chester & Delaware Counties Legislative Breakfast. The annual event covers legislative, regulatory, and political updates. Each year, Greg is invited to provide a regulatory update on the state of the land development process and stormwater … Read more