Edward M Weinstein Architect & Planning

Edward M. Weinstein, Architecture & Planning, is a firm comprised of talented design and planning professionals who are dedicated to helping our clients achieve the realization of their goals and objectives through design. Through a collaborative process that includes creative design and effective project management, we bring projects to successful fruition while being mindful of scheduling and budgetary constraints.

Services: EMWPC provides comprehensive services that nurture a project from the preliminary stages of site investigation and feasibility analysis through master planning, space programming, architectural design and construction management. Our planning and architectural teams have extensive experience working on new construction, renovation, restoration and rehabilitation of many building types. The services we provide to individuals, developers, institutions, government agencies, community groups and corporations include:

Initial Site Investigation and Feasibility Studies We understand the importance of assisting clients with zoning and regulatory analyses to explore the development potential of a site. Awareness of unique development options and of potential impediments can guide the decision-making process to avoid costly mistakes and make more accurate decisions regarding the development potential of a project site. This preliminary site review can include site plan design studies as well as initial discussions with regulatory agencies, local communities and elected officials.

Master Planning and Facility Space Programming The crucial first step in any design project is to fully understand our clients’ programmatic requirements - the size and function of each space. We work closely with our clients on this phase so that the end result is a fully responsive and highly functional building or space.

Waterfront Development A well-designed development on the New York Metro area waterfront benefits the owner as well as the larger community. However, waterfront development generally involve many more approvals and red tape in order to protect our waterways and wetlands. EMWPC has been working with waterfront clients since its inception to help them navigate the labyrinth of approvals and create a waterfront development that serves their needs as well as protects the environment.

Project Management When beginning a complicated building process, having the right team to guide you makes all the difference. ,We assist clients in assembling and effective team of consultants based on the needs of each project . Consultants may include structural, mechanical and civil engineers and surveyors as well as other specialists that might be required to deliver the best possible design product. We work diligently to produce complete construction documents, geared to minimize changes during the construction process.

Environmental and other Regulatory Approvals Our extensive experience allows us to effectively guide each project through the regulatory review process at all levels of government. We have relationships with many regulatory agencies and know what steps are needed to keep a project moving forward. We obtain approvals from diverse agencies including:
• Army Corps of Engineers,
• United State Coast Guard
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• New York State Department of State
• New York City Department of Buildings
• New York City Department of Small Business Services
• New York City Department of Environmental Protection
• Town of Greenburgh, NY
• City of Yonkers, NY
• City of New Rochelle, NY
• Village of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
• Village of Haverstraw, NY
• City of Stamford, CT
• Borough of Woodland Park, NJ
• Borough of Paramus, NJ

Public Participation Building consensus around a project is an essential step to its eventual success. We often coordinate and facilitate community workshops and design charrettes, perform conflict assessments, and assist in consensus building and/or mediation. By involving stakeholders at the early stages of a project we can help to minimize conflicts during the approval process, thereby increasing the likelihood of community satisfaction and project authorization.

Residential Constructing or renovating a home is a deeply personalized process. EMWPC works one on one with homeowners to turn their vision for their home into reality. With a combination of technical expertise and an eye for design, EMWPC guides homeowners through the design and construction process until completion of a new home.