A founding member of SEC Planning, LLC, Peter Verdicchio’s professional experience encompasses a wide variety of project types from master planned community design to implementing entitlement strategies. Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to work with leading homebuilders, providing design solutions to achieve project and land development goals. With over a decade of national land planning and design experience, he recognizes the importance of influencing factors upon any project. From anti-growth codes to challenging terrain, Mr. Verdicchio knows how to find a balance that results in successful outcomes for each project. His designs, rooted in the core principles of good planning, bring together the natural features of the land with the desired experience of the end user, resulting in exceptional built environments. A recognized expert in active adult/50+ community design, Mr. Verdicchio understands the unique opportunities and challenges presented by this trail-blazing market. His experience planning dozens of age-restricted communities across the country informs his ability to design communities that appeal to and meet the changing needs of active adults. In addition to project work, Mr. Verdicchio oversees day-to-day operations at SEC Planning, including managing and mentoring staff, business development, strategic planning, client relations, industry involvement and community interaction. SEC Planning, opened in 2001, offers land planning, landscape architecture and community branding services nationally through their offices in Austin and Atlanta. Their staff of landscape architects and designers provides Client-Centered Thinking to clients across the country.Specialties: Master Planned Communities Entitlement StrategiesPark and Recreation PlanningMixed Use/Commercial Design Residential Neighborhood Design Golf Course Routing Environmental Studies