Established in 1994, Arellano Associates (AA) is a specialized public outreach and communications firm focusing upon urban planning, public infrastructure and transportation programs throughout Southern California. Our team of professional consultants provides comprehensive communications and planning support services for the full spectrum of public projects from the planning phase all the way to construction or implementation.

We have placed a specific emphasis upon transportation, local planning, project management and technical support programs. AA serves public and private sector clients with improved communications, analytical and strategic planning methods for maximum benefit to constituents, the general public and the overall environment. AA has also specialized in these professional services geared toward the Latino communities in Southern California. AA is a sole proprietorship and a certified Minority-owned (MBE), Woman-owned (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). NAICS No. 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services).

Community Outreach Programs
AA professionals excel in providing community liaison services and communication strategies for a myriad of public-oriented programs focused upon small neighborhoods to metropolitan regions. Services include:

• Key message development
• Public meetings/hearings
• Planning & design workshops
• Construction liaison
• Focus groups
• Public meeting facilitation & documentation
• Mailing database development
• Newsletters, brochures & fact sheets
• Public notices & advertisements
• Media relations
• Website development and maintenance
• Presentation development
• Photo & video documentation
• Translation & interpretation services

Local & Regional Planning
AA performs a range of local and regional planning tasks as an extended staff of local governments, public agencies and for non-profit organizations. AA staff has specialized in economic development, transportation, land use, growth management and housing issues. Services include:

• Policy analysis & research
• Environmental impact analysis (CEQA & NEPA)
• Resource inventories
• Land use surveys
• Strategic planning processes

Community Needs Assessments
AA completes formal assessments of community needs via market research, focus group and other market research. Assessments include topics such as:

• Transportation
• Employment
• Family & childcare
• Housing
• Community safety
• Neighborhood beautification
• Language usage
• Education
• Physical & mental health

Awards and Recognitions