Who We Are
AP Sustainable Design advances environmentally conscious urban growth.
We design compliant, functional, and vibrant communities.
Planning for the people, by the people.
Services
Zoning Code Updates
Modernize zoning codes to strengthen communities, enhancing housing accessibility, encouraging economic development, and improving public open spaces.
Zoning Map | Village of Glendale Heights
Urban Design
Great design starts with listening. We partner with the community to transform local aspirations into viable, built realities. Our designs and plans don’t just sit on paper…they get built
2053 N Milwaukee Ave | Chicago IL | The Hall
Drone & GIS Mapping
We turn drone and GIS data into actionable insights giving you a clear picture of current site conditions. Real-time data. Meaningful analysis. Smarter decisions.
Chatham Neighborhood | Chicago IL | Tree Canopy study
Additional Services
Building Permit Consulting
Here to help with any and all building permit questions as it relates to municipal processes.
Zoning Verification
Zoning can be challenging and confusing, we’re here to help you dissect ordinances and help you build what you need to build!
Let's Work Together
Armando Ponce
I’m a first-generation Mexican American urban planner and urban designer based in Chicago who enjoys helping ideas turn into real, buildable projects. With experience reviewing hundreds of permits, working directly with developers, and managing zoning and planning processes at the municipal level, I understand how cities actually work, not just how they’re designed on paper.
My approach is simple: listen first, keep things practical, and help clients navigate the process without the usual headaches. Whether it’s a small project or a larger development, I’ll focus on finding solutions that make sense for both people and place.