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SWCA’s unique site selection service is focused on science-based solutions for generation, infrastructure, eco-restoration, and federal projects.

We provide flexible solutions to challenging projects by identifying both opportunities and limitations to efficiently bring projects to fruition. While guiding and representing our clients throughout the project identification and development process, we build trusting relationships as we navigate local markets   and blend local insights with professional expertise. This helps bridge the gap between our clients’ needs and landowner, stakeholder, and community interests. We serve as an extension to our clients’ team to deliver a streamlined project schedule and engage with the surrounding communities to provide education, open communication, and project transparency.

SWCA's Keys to Successful Site Development

Preliminary Site & Needs Assessment

Our Preliminary Site & Needs Assessment service leverages advanced GIS analysis and screening to identify site needs and locate optimal sites for development. Utilizing our in-house GIS model and boots on the ground knowledge, we analyze a mixture of environmental and social constraints with a hotspot analysis and statistical models to pinpoint highly buildable sites with minimal environmental and societal impact. 

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Stakeholder & Government Agencies Coordination

SWCA works with clients to develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies at every stage of the project lifecycle. Our approach builds trust, credibility, and respect through meaningful engagement and clear communication. We help clients involve stakeholders and incorporate their concerns and expectations into project design, planning, and decision-making. Our team brings diverse expertise in planning, real estate, law, and scientific fields.

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Public Education and Engagement

By employing proactive strategies such as strategic counseling, stakeholder mapping, and tailored communication planning, we help clients deliver educational messages that resonate with diverse audiences. Using state-of-the-art technology—such as mapping tools and customized outreach platforms—we ensure public education initiatives are both informative and engaging, creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue and collaborative learning.

Environmental Permitting

Our permitting consultants combine in-depth local resource knowledge with positive agency relationships and a thorough understanding of the intricacies of ordinances at all levels of government to facilitate timely environmental permit approvals and clearances, eliminating surprises and delays. We objectively evaluate project options and identify immediate and future strategies to meet our clients’ goals. 

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Meet the Experts

Land Services Director

Lucas Coleman

Lucas manages SWCA’s land services team who provides site identification and acquisition services to clients. He specializes in managing landowner and client relationships, co-developed SWCA’s renewables siting model, and holds a national outlook on early-stage development opportunities.

Lucas.Coleman [at] swca.com (Contact Lucas  →)