Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC was formed in 1997 and has grown in capabilities and size since that time. The merging of Charles Voorhis & Associates (9 year history) with Nelson & Pope (a 50-year tradition in engineering and related services) created an environmental planning firm with a wealth of experience to bring to complex environmental problem solving, planning and feasibility, resource assessment and site investigations.

Charles J. Voorhis, AICP, CEP

Nelson, Pope & Voorhis serves governmental and private sector clients in preparing creative solutions in the specialized area of complex environmental project management and land use planning and analysis.

Nelson, Pope & Voorhis has the benefit of knowledge of local issues, local resources, and the passion to provide the very best solutions and strategies for the local area. This provides unparalleled knowledge of the application of the community planning process, comprehensive planning and SEQRA administration. The result is a team of highly compatible land use professionals that will get the job done in a manner that ensures real and implementable solutions.

Charles Voorhis is managing partner and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and is a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP), having over 27 years of experience in environmental planning on Long Island and the New York area. Mr. Voorhis oversees the business in terms of management, marketing and expertise, provides expert testimony in hearings and court proceedings, and ensures that client needs are served to the best of the firm’s ability.

Nelson, Pope & Voorhis has a capable staff of professionals, including planners, ecologists, hydrologists, wetlands specialists and environmental professionals. When integrated with technical staff of Nelson & Pope, the team is expanded to include civil, sanitary and transportation engineers and land surveyors.

NP&V features three divisions, created to better serve clients with high quality, innovative and responsive consulting services in all aspects of environmental planning.

The division of ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY PLANNING specializes in comprehensive local and regional planning. Technology is key in today’s planning field and NP&V continues to keep pace with the most current tools available for planning applications. Use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, CommunityViz (3-D simulation and analysis software), architectural modeling software, AutoCAD, and planning and analysis software and spreadsheets, results in rapid, accurate and high quality data, analysis illustration and reporting. This division conducts planning studies, revitalization plans, community development/public participation activities, and human resource analysis including noise, air, demographic, socio-economic and visual resource assessment (including 3D simulations, photo simulations and shadow studies). The division is directed by Kathryn Eiseman, AICP and includes planners and GIS specialists with environmental, planning and architectural backgrounds.

The division of ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE & WETLANDS ASSESSMENT provides quality services in the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS’s), Environmental Assessments (EA’s), planning and zoning law review and preparation, stormwater permitting and erosion control compliance, and wetland delineation, assessment, mitigation and permitting. This division is headed by Carrie O'Farrel, AICP and has a capable staff including environmental scientists, wetland ecologists and environmental professionals to ensure timely delivery of quality products.

The division of PHASE I/II ASSESSMENTS & REMEDIATION performs Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA’s), voluntary cleanup, brownfields cleanup, RI/FS and all aspects of site remediation and investigation. The division is headed by Steven McGinn, CEI, AICP, a member of Nelson & Pope’s environmental services branch for 13 years with significant experience in preparation of Phase I/II ESA’s field investigations and remediation. This division includes a staff of hydrogeologists and environmental professionals and coordinates required field equipment and laboratory services. NP&V has performed large and small assessments and provides the fastest possible turnaround to meet due diligence periods and deadlines which are often a factor in real estate transactions. NP&V Phase I/II ESA services are known and accepted by lending institutions throughout the tri-state area. NP&V owns, maintains and operates a GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) unit to provide expanded services in site investigations. A description of NP&V qualifications and resumes of personnel proposed for the project and specific project experience is included in the following pages.