DAN J. NIEBAUM, AICP
President – Planning
Dan has more than two decades of extensive planning experience in private and public sector roles. Since joining TLPG in 2007 primary responsibilities have focused on managing multi-faceted planning projects for the firm. Dan is a creative problem solver drawing upon his varied background in urban design, architecture, and community planning to achieve superior project outcomes – from site analysis and design to project approval. He has had significant involvement in the development of comprehensive and special district plans, a large variety of discretionary development applications, and urban design plans - both as a city planner and a private consultant. He has worked with projects of all scales including resort developments, mixed-use projects, downtown commercial districts, in-fill residential, and public space plans. Dan also has expertise guiding public involvement in plan development and local neighborhood facilitation as part of planning efforts.
JAMES L. TAYLOR, ASLA
Principal – Landscape Architect
Jim Taylor manages the firm and leads its landscape architecture division overseeing preparation of all site design concepts and landscape construction documents. Since joining TLPG in 1986, Jim has established a reputation of successful coordination with competing interests to achieve workable solutions for complex environmental and development challenges. His professional experience includes a wide variety of public and private developments, extensive residential and commercial projects, and an array of recreational and educational facilities. He has been involved with the successful design for numerous habitat restoration projects involving wetland and riparian concerns. Jim also has developed a deep understanding of evolving storm water requirements and related landscape design solutions. In addition to landscape design projects, Jim currently consults with over 80 Homeowners Associations in the Southern California area. He is actively involved with the Landscape Architecture Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo as an Advisory Council Member and Past Chair. Jim is also a Past President of the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter.