Badiner Urban Planning provides development professionals (developers, land use attorneys, major project sponsors, government agencies) with unparalleled expertise in San Francisco planning and zoning issues. We advise medium-sized developers, property owners, nonprofits pursuing development opportunities.   We also specialize in zoning and planning compliance for emerging technologies    We deliver honest, accurate and comprehensive advice to customers, and provide the highest likelihood of a quick and successful project entitlement.

My career has focused on the intersection of policy and implementation.  I help my clients to understand City policy and Code, how they affect their project.  I specialize in assuring that private developers get a viable project approved in a timely, cost-effective manner. My experience and knowledge in policy, implementation, development and community relations give a project sponsor the best chance for a successful project.

I have a deep understanding of the policies, codes, and other controls that affect a project, but more importantly, I understand the unstated City policy goals, and what the issues were in developing the controls.  I was both the Zoning Administrator and Assistant Director for Implementation in the SF Planning Department.  As such, I was responsible for understanding and interpreting the Planning Code and had overall responsibility for major projects such as Rincon Hill Plan, CPMC, and the new General Hospital Main Building.  I bring this extensive expertise to help my clients.