Our Philosophy

When I founded Pattern, I chose the name for a reason.

It was inspired by A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander, a book built on a simple idea: great places don’t happen by accident. They’re created through thoughtful patterns that shape the way people live.

I believe the same is true of successful projects. They rarely succeed because of one big decision. They succeed because of a pattern of thoughtful decisions, made by the right people at the right time, turns vision into reality.

That’s where we come in.

We’re planners first. We help clients navigate complexity, can bring an experienced project team together, and find a path forward when projects hit a roadblock or become too much to handle on your own.

Because in the end, we’re not just helping clients secure approvals.

We’re helping create places people will live, work, gather, and build memories for generations to come.

Thank you for trusting us with that responsibility.

Erik Yesayan

Founder and Principal

About Us

Our experienced team is dedicated to providing tailored solutions for your home, multi-family, or commercial project.

EST. 2010

Urban Planning Done Right

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Our Team

We bring extensive industry knowledge and a strategic approach to every project. Our team combines years of experience with up-to-date expertise on regulations and best practices in land use, development, and permitting.

We are passionate about our projects and take great pride in realizing goals into reality.

About Erik

Erik Yesayan is the founder and principal of Pattern Planning & Development Inc.

With over 15 years of experience, Erik has led approvals for residential, commercial, and industrial developments throughout California.

Before founding Pattern, he worked as a Coastal Planner in Malibu, directed utility-scale solar developments, served on the Glendale Planning Commission (including as Chair), and held a senior role at Cordoba Corporation.

His career began at Caruso, where he supported community outreach during the entitlement of the Americana at Brand in Glendale.

Erik has guest lectured at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the MIT Center for Real Estate. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Planning from the University of Southern California, graduating with honors, and is an Eagle Scout.

Scott Lowe

Scott Lowe is a Senior Project Manager at Pattern, where he develops entitlement strategies and manages due diligence, permitting, and agency coordination for residential, commercial, and industrial projects throughout Southern California.

Gio Shin

Gio Shin is an Associate Planner at Pattern, supporting residential and commercial projects throughout Southern California.

Harry Liner

Harry Liner is an Assistant Planner at Pattern, supporting entitlement and permitting efforts for development projects throughout Southern California.

Pavan Rai

Pavan Rai is the Operations & Administrative Coordinator at Pattern, where she helps keep the firm’s operations running smoothly while supporting projects throughout Southern California.