PLANNING CONSULTANTS HAWAII, LLC
Specializing in Master Planning, Development Permitting, EA/EIS,
Community Planning, and Public Policy
SERVICES
Planning Consultants Hawaii, LLC (PCH) specializes in developing creative solutions to difficult land use, design, and planning issues. We represent both private and public-sector clients on a variety of planning and development matters.
Master
Planning
Master Planning requires an understanding of how land use, design, demographics, infrastructure, transportation systems, and market forces interact to shape the built environment and the livability of communities. PCH’s principals have years of experience managing complicated master planning projects.
Development
Permitting & EA/EIS
Development permitting requires an in-depth understanding of the development process and Federal, State, and County land use and environmental laws. It also requires the ability to recognize and meet the needs of both clients and regulators. PCH has years of experience working on complicated private and public sector projects.
Community Planning &
Public Policy
Preparing a plan often requires a team with multi-disciplinary expertise in land use, economics, transportation, environmental systems, urban design, public involvement, and GIS. PCH’s principals have years of experience managing such teams.
For more information about PCH, please see the following pdf of our firm profile:
ABOUT
Planning Consultants Hawaii (PCH), LLC is a Maui, Hawaii based planning consultancy with extensive experience in master planning, development permitting, environmental assessment (EA/EIS), community planning, and public policy.
PCH’s principals have a combined 50 years of planning experience having completed over 100 projects for private and public sector clients. PCH's principals have extensive professional planning experience working in both State and County governments and in the private sector. PCH’s principals have a broad range of experience managing large, complex projects involving local and national consultant teams and public sector clients.
PCH strives to be responsive, reliable, and professional in all aspects of its business. As a boutique planning firm, all of PCH’s projects receive the personal attention and in-depth professional experience of a firm Principal. PCH prides itself on using creative and innovative planning techniques to address complex issues. Our goal is to work closely with our clients to produce exceptional deliverables that exceed expectations and create positive change and more sustainable communities. For more information about PCH, please see the following pdf of our firm profile:
Firm Leadership
Michael J. Summers is the founder and President of Planning Consultants Hawaii, LLC. Mike’s area of expertise is land use, environmental and community planning. Mike has a thorough understanding of State and County land use planning and regulatory processes and is intimately familiar with the unique environmental, cultural, and socio-economic environments that must be carefully considered to produce successful projects in Hawaii. In May of 2012, Mike founded PCH to offer urban and regional planning services throughout Hawaii and the Pacific. Mike has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
John F. Summers is Vice President of PCH. John has had extensive experience in a wide array of planning and zoning projects including the preparation of general and community plans, the update of zoning ordinances, the preparation of master plans, and community revitalization. John brings a creative and thoughtful approach to the full range of planning issues. Prior to becoming a private planning consultant, John served for over ten years as the Chief of Long Range Planning for Maui County. John has a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a B.S. in Business Economics.
PORTFOLIO
Master Planning
Development Permitting & EA/EIS
Community Planning & Public Policy
11. Master Plan for the Old Maui High School 1/
12. Central Maui Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 1/
13. Maui Research and Technology Park Master Plan 1/
14. Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot Master Plan 1/
15. Market Street Beautification Plan 1/
16. South Maui Regional Park 1/
17. Kane Street Commercial Mixed Use 1/
18. Kamaliʻi Alayna 1/
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Other Projects
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General Plan 2030 Technical Studies 1/
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Maui County Post-Disaster Reconstruction Guidelines and Protocols (RGP's)
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Wailuku Redevelopment Area Plan 2/
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Wailuku Redevelopment Area Zoning & Development Code 2/
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Maui County Agricultural Development Plan 1/
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Agricultural and Rural Zoning Ordinances 2/
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Open Space Zoning Ordinance 2/
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Maui County Comprehensive Zoning Code Update 2/
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Planning and Permitting Guide 3/
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State Land Use Regulation and Management Study 4/
1/ Professional experience attributed to Michael Summers while employed as a Senior Planner for Chris Hart and Partners.
2/ Professional experience attributed to John Summers while employed as a Planning Administrator for the Maui County Planning Department.
3/ Professional experience attributed to Michael Summers while employed as a Staff Planner for the Maui County Planning Department.
4/ Professional experience attributed to John Summers while employed as a staff planner for the State of Hawaii Office of Planning.
CONTACT
Let's Work Together!
We specialize in developing creative solutions to difficult land use, design, and planning issues. For inquiries please call: 808-244-6231 or fill out the following form.
Michael J. Summers, MURP, President
John F. Summers, MURP, Vice President
Office
Planning Consultants Hawaii, LLC
75 Wailani Street
Wailuku, Hawai`i 96793
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