Metro Nashville and Davidson County planning staff who handle community planning, zoning, rezoning, subdivision and historic zoning.
The Planning Department is the part of Metro Nashville and Davidson County government that focuses on community-based planning, development and zoning. Its website describes services such as public comments, property subdivision and rezoning assistance, emphasizes sustainability and public participation and notes that it is integrated with the Historic Zoning Division. Owners and developers in Nashville often deal with it before a permit.
We are a private firm and are not part of Metro government. We review zoning and overlays early, prepare drawings and exhibits for planning submittals and explain the steps and likely timeline. If your project needs a rezoning, subdivision or a design review, we prepare the materials, support meetings and help you understand how the decisions are made, so you can plan with realistic expectations.
Visit the official Nashville Planning Department website
The rules that guide what can be built.
Dividing and combining property.
Studies and plans for neighborhoods.
Integrated with planning staff.
Opportunities to comment and learn.
Help avoid late surprises.
Office and Tenant Improvement DesignOffices and lease spaces planned for teams, meetings and growth, with clear coordination with the landlord.Explore 
Multifamily and Townhome DesignTownhomes, duplexes and apartments designed for efficient construction, good light and comfortable living.Explore 
Historic Preservation DesignCareful design for historic homes and buildings, including research, documentation and review by preservation bodies.Explore 
Adaptive Reuse DesignTurning old warehouses, schools, churches and storefronts into homes, offices, restaurants and shops.Explore 
Accessible and Aging-in-Place DesignHomes and businesses designed so everyone can enter, move and live comfortably, now and for years to come.Explore 
Energy Efficiency Retrofit DesignInsulation, windows, air sealing and systems upgrades planned to make existing buildings more comfortable and efficient.Explore 
Feasibility StudiesAn early look at whether a project can work on a site, in the rules and within your…Explore 
Site Analysis and SelectionStudying a lot or property for slope, sun, drainage, access and rules, to help you choose and use…Explore Plan a lot, pick a style or ballpark a budget.
Lot Setback and Buildable Area PlannerEnter lot size, setbacks and coverage limits to see a rough buildable area. Always confirm real limits with the city.Try it 
Architectural Style PickerAnswer a few questions about your taste, site and lifestyle to see which home styles usually fit and what to look at next.Try it 
Architecture Project Budget PlannerPick a project, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for design and building. Placeholder values only.Try it Early, before the design is far along. We can prepare questions and sketches for that conversation.
No. Many do not, and others do. We check the requirements for your property.
No. We are a private architecture firm and are not part of Metro Nashville government. Officials make the approval decisions, and we help you prepare drawings and understand the process.
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