LaMotte West is a professional consulting firm providing City Planning, Community Development and Mediation services. John LaMotte, an accomplished city planner, mediator and civic leader, established the practice in the Pacific Northwest in 2014. He previously held leadership positions with Chicago-based planning/design firms and a large economic development agency.

John brings extensive professional experience to private and public sector clients. His passion for planning and expertise in land use planning, urban design, community development and conflict resolution has earned him the respect and praise of numerous communities, institutions and organizations.

LaMotte West recently led a team that included John’s former firm, The Lakota Group, in the preparation of a Master Plan, Central Plaza Design and Business District Management Plan for the NOTO Arts District in Topeka, Kansas. Click here to view the document.

LaMotte West recently assisted a real estate team with a Development Strategy for a country estate in Portland, Oregon.