Consort Services
What We Do
Civil Engineering, Land Planning and Landscape Architecture
Delivered With Client Service as a Central Focus.
Founded in 1984, Consort, Inc. is a multidisciplinary design and consulting firm committed to forging lasting relationships and delivering exceptional service in the built environment. With a deeply integrated practice spanning Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Permitting, we offer private developers, public agencies, and institutional clients a seamless approach that extends from concept through construction.
Our team brings decades of experience across a wide range of project types, including multifamily, office, high-rise, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial, retail, single-family, master-planned communities, parks, schools, and civic infrastructure. With long-standing roots in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and the surrounding regions, Consort has earned a reputation for technical precision, regulatory fluency, and trusted relationships with review authorities across jurisdictions.
Each discipline within our firm is united by a commitment to responsiveness, creativity, and clarity. Whether executing detailed engineering plans, guiding entitlements and rezonings, shaping vibrant public spaces, or steering complex permit approvals, our professionals work in concert to bring client visions to life—efficiently and thoughtfully.
At Consort, we believe design is more than problem-solving—it’s placemaking. Through collaborative leadership and forward-thinking solutions, we help shape environments that are not only functional and resilient, but inspiring.
Civil Engineering
Consort offers comprehensive civil engineering services designed to move projects efficiently from concept to construction. With decades of collective experience, our team brings a deep understanding of how design decisions affect both constructability and long-term value. We work closely with private developers, public entities, and institutional clients to shape solutions that align with project goals, regulatory requirements, and site-specific constraints—always with an eye toward clarity, cost, and coordination.
Our services span the full project lifecycle. From initial site engineering and grading design to subdivision layout and platting, we provide the foundational work that supports successful development. Our engineers are skilled in stormwater management and drainage systems, floodplain analysis and development, water and wastewater utility design, and paving and roadway infrastructure. We manage complex permitting and regulatory approvals, facilitate license agreements and density bonus entitlements, and prepare the legal documents and easements needed to secure entitlements and finalize development rights. Our involvement continues through construction administration, where we support clients in executing work on the ground with accuracy and responsiveness.
What sets Consort apart is our commitment to thoughtful design and proactive problem-solving. We recognize that the most expensive aspects of a project are often buried in overlooked engineering decisions. Our team works diligently to identify efficient pathways, minimize unnecessary costs, and deliver designs that are both innovative and practical. Whether navigating zoning overlays or coordinating across disciplines, we remain focused on what matters most—advancing our clients’ vision with intelligence, integrity, and impact.
Landscape Architecture
Consort’s landscape architecture practice is built on the principle that great design must be both functional and inspiring. Our landscape architects work in close collaboration with engineers and planners to ensure that every project—no matter the size or complexity—harmonizes site constraints, user needs, and visual impact. From the earliest phases of site planning to final construction, our team shapes spaces that are contextually sensitive, technically sound, and aesthetically enduring.
We offer a full range of landscape architectural services, including planting plans, irrigation design, hardscape and paving layouts, streetscape enhancements, ADA-compliant pathways, and grading coordination. Our team specializes in parks and recreation design, community landscape and amenity spaces, and integrated site elements that promote outdoor engagement and connectivity. Each plan is tailored to the character of the project and the goals of its stakeholders—balancing beauty, accessibility, and long-term maintenance.
With expertise in sustainable xeriscape design and LEED®-certified strategies, we help clients incorporate environmentally responsible solutions that reduce water use and support ecosystem health. Whether working on urban infill parcels or large-scale greenfield developments, Consort’s landscape architects bring a deep understanding of materials, ecology, and site-specific dynamics to create places that are not only buildable, but beloved.
Planning
Consort’s planning team plays a critical role in transforming land into purposeful, buildable, and community-enhancing spaces. With experience ranging from compact infill sites to expansive multi-hundred-acre developments, we bring strategic insight and design clarity to every project. Our planners work closely with clients to realize their vision, unlock site value, and ensure compatibility with surrounding environments—all while navigating complex regulatory pathways with confidence.
Our core planning services include master planning and site planning, zoning and entitlement representation, subdivision design and platting, and early-phase due diligence and feasibility analysis. We guide clients through every step of the planning process—from identifying land use potential to shaping layouts that reflect market realities and municipal expectations. Through our strong understanding of development codes, policy trends, and agency requirements, we help deliver actionable plans that move smoothly from concept to approval.
Consort also brings experience in community engagement, ensuring that planning solutions are shaped by the needs of users, neighbors, and public stakeholders. While our roots are in private development, we are proud to support public entities as well, including recent land planning efforts for local school districts and civic institutions. Our integrated team approach ensures that planning decisions are well-informed by engineering, design, and regulatory considerations—creating a seamless transition from vision to execution.
Permitting
Successfully navigating today’s permitting landscape requires more than persistence—it demands experience, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. With multiple jurisdictions often involved in a single project, ranging from municipal departments to counties and special-purpose districts, securing approvals can quickly become a complex and time-consuming process. Missed permits or misaligned submittals can delay projects and introduce unnecessary risk.
Consort brings clarity to the process. Our team supports a wide range of entitlement and permitting efforts, including site development permits, site plan exemptions, zoning and density bonus applications, license agreements, and the preparation and release of easements. We also assist with architectural remodels, adaptive reuse and repurposing projects—offering permitting strategies tailored to the unique challenges of existing site conditions and evolving development goals.
We engage early to identify all necessary approvals, coordinate with reviewing agencies, and maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders. Whether leading the entitlement process or providing targeted support, Consort ensures a smooth, informed path from concept to permit—allowing our clients to stay focused on delivering great projects.
