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What belongs in a design review readiness kit.
A staff-ready kit tells a coherent story: the narrative, matrix, and visuals all point to the same design intent.
Why it matters
Design review boards read quickly. A kit that aligns the narrative, guideline matrix, and exhibit set reduces clarification rounds and keeps the review focused.
Core components
- Design review narrative tied to the jurisdiction checklist.
- Guideline compliance matrix with clear references.
- Exhibit set that mirrors the narrative sequence.
- Context imagery and massing diagrams when required.
Quality checks
- Matrix references match sheet titles and callouts.
- All diagrams use consistent legends and north arrows.
- Key metrics (height, FAR, setbacks) are aligned across documents.
When to use it
Use a readiness kit when discretionary design review or public boards are part of the entitlement path, or when staff feedback is currently inconsistent.
Need a staff-ready package?
We build the narrative, matrix, and exhibits as one aligned set.