First and foremost, Norton uses design to mesh the built environment with the natural environment. Appreciating the full potential of the natural environment and each client’s individual goals, Norton’s innovative designs maximize the potential of the land to meet the needs of the people. Whether it’s a rooftop deck in downtown DC for a health-oriented association, an inner city playground, a resi
dential development, or a wetlands restoration, Norton provides creative design solutions that maximize the development potential of each project, with sensitivity towards the function and features of the natural environment. Norton Land Design understands the difference between doing a project by the book and doing it well. An in-depth knowledge of local and regional regulations and an unmatched attention to detail allows Norton to meet regulated standards and ensure prompt permitting. This regulatory familiarity enables Norton to go beyond merely ensuring that projects conform to policy and to focus on meeting functional requirements. Whether it’s local regulations or LEED certification, Norton’s experience will enable the requirements to be met, if not surpassed. Norton has a reputation for being able to get complicated projects permitted, including those in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Areas and those with natural and/or historic resource permitting. Norton is known for being able to successfully work through presentations and negotiations with regulatory agencies.
