Pattern Planning & Development Inc - Permit Expediter & Land Use Consultant - Glendale, California

Schram Studio

We’ve worked with a lot of self proclaimed expeditors that just push paper and never follow up. Pattern goes far beyond this. Erik and the team bring a sophisticated, proactive and thoughtful approach to every project, ensuring seamless coordination between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and city officials. His regular follow-ups and expertise keep projects on track and moving efficiently. Don’t waste any more time with many other ‘expeditors’ that will only slow you down.

Zeb Wallace

I spoke with Erik and his team about a potential redevelopment project that would include a subdivision of an existing lot and construction of multiple new units.

Erik was well informed regarding current legislation (including potential limitations) and his recommendations on how to maximize the value of the property were insightful and helpful.

Uri Maoz

We were trying to build an ADU (additional dwelling unit) in our backyard. Unfortunately, our house resides in a flood zone. So, we were faced with some crippling restrictions. We tried handling them for about a year, hiring several people, without success. Then we talked to Erik. Within a month or two he found a way out and got the problem sorted with FEMA an the city, and we were able to get the permission to start building. He even recommended a very good contractor that we ended up using. Things progressed much more smoothly once he got involved. We honestly cannot thank him and recommend him enough.

David Simon

Highly recommended. Erik is the best to navigate through all your permit needs. He knows exactly who to talk to make the process go as smoothly as it can be when you're stuck. Thank you Erik!

Carlos Haro

Erik was extremely helpful and professional in guiding us through the vast maze of the city’s never ending red tape process. He got the job done and we got our permit to build our restaurant patio where others failed. He took care of everything from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Evelyn Kalka

We have used Pattern for more than one of our LA projects now, and we remain impressed by the attention they pay to our projects. We often deal with highly complex situations and the Pattern team cheerfully maneuvers us through the complexity of the codes and remains open to out-of-the-box thinking.

Debra Ziven

Erik is a magician. He turned a daunting endeavor into an exciting project! Thanks to Erik's wise and patient counsel, I was able to complete the project of my dreams. He educated me, keeping me in the loop and focused while he parsed, navigated and calmly answered all my repeated questions about the permit process. He made sure that I had all the information necessary to make decisions including a feasibility study. Erik always went the extra mile. I was referred to Erik by a trusted friend who also had a wonderful experience with him and I have paid that favor forward by, without hesitation, referring Erik to others.

Ben Ipekjian

I have complete trust in Erik. He is not only an expert in his field but also serves as a valued advisor on numerous projects of mine. His depth of knowledge and unwavering dedication have been invaluable assets, consistently guiding me towards successful outcomes. I confidently recommend Erik to anyone seeking top-tier expertise and guidance. His professionalism and reliability make referring him a seamless and rewarding experience.