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APA Los Angeles provides this Consultant Directory as a free service.  Add a listing free of charge. Submissions are subject to review for relevance to the planning community and will be published upon approval.

If you would like to update an existing listing for your firm or service, email [email protected].

The current list is outdated to a large degree. We request that consultants who desire to be listed here re-input their information to be sure it is current.

FOCAL Consulting (FOCAL Investments)

FOCAL Consulting is a Southern California-based real estate advisory firm focused on land use strategy, entitlements, and pre-development planning. We advise investors, landowners, and developers on how to unlock value in complex residential and mixed-use projects across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. Our work centers on site feasibility, highest and best use analysis, zoning and density strategy, and defining clear entitlement pathways aligned with project objectives.

Our approach treats entitlements as a value creation process rather than a procedural step. We work alongside clients to align land use strategy with project economics, anticipate regulatory and stakeholder dynamics, and position projects for execution, capitalization, or disposition. By addressing constraints early and structuring a clear path forward, we help reduce execution risk and improve overall project outcomes. Let’s work together to create value.

Services

Planning, Land Use Consulting, Entitlements, Development Advisory, Planning and Zoning

Check out our website

https://www.focalinvest.com/consulting

Contact us

[email protected]
805-245-8095

150 South Rodeo Drive
Suite #100
Beverly Hills, California 90212



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