Estolano Advisors is an award-winning urban planning and public policy firm. We work with partners across sectors and disciplines to craft innovative solutions to address the complex problems that affect our communities. Our client partners are community-based organizations, public agencies, non-profits, philanthropies, labor organizations, and business organizations from across the West Coast and the country.

We believe systemic change is necessary to better the lives of people and their communities. Through our work and expertise in five practice areas—climate resilient infrastructure; equitable economic development; mobility justice; community benefits agreement; and workforce development strategy—we can create the greatest impact in our communities. Click below to learn about our diverse array of practice areas and related services.

We look across fields and issue areas to help our clients find pragmatic, context-sensitive approaches. It is evident in our role as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders across sectors. This includes collaborating with national foundations to develop and implement grant-making strategies. It is reflected in our multi-year roles as lead technical assistance provider to local governments, affordable housing developers, and community-based organizations pursuing California’s Climate Investment funding. Our contributions are seen in the strategic guidance and analytical support we provide community-based organizations and other equity leaders seeking to move existing systems toward equity and justice.

Our Affiliate

In 2018, Estolano Advisors formalized its affiliation with Better World Group, a nationally-recognized boutique consulting firm that specializes in coalition building and management, public policy and advocacy, and strategic communications with a focus on the environment.