Who we are
At Sabai Land Atelier, we help clients bring their vision for their property to life with creative and innovative solutions. Acting as both advisor and liaison, we chart the most efficient path forward —through clear, strategic guidance and hands-on execution, assembling and coordinating the design and technical teams — architects, engineers, environmental consultants, and expeditors — to ensure no gaps and no wasted effort.
We specialize in navigating complex zoning, entitlement, and regulatory landscapes—from ministerial reviews to discretionary approvals, guiding and reviewing the preparation of CEQA documents, utilizing streamlined opportunities when feasible (ie Density Bonus, TOC, ED1, etc.) and beyond. With a deep understanding of agency processes and community dynamics, we streamline approvals across the many departments depending on your project’s path and requirements.
Whether you’re a developer, landowner, architect, or agency, Sabai-LA offers tailored insight, seamless coordination, and strategic foresight to turn land into opportunity—with clarity, precision, and purpose.
Sabai-LA is led by founder Susan Chivaratanond who has 20+ years of experience navigating the complex and political world of planning and land use in the Los Angeles area.
With a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Public Policy from UCLA and a Masters in City Planning from UC Berkeley, Susan attributes the many years working in the public and private sectors, and also as a client and consultant, to successful consensus building campaigns that bring regionally impactful projects to life on behalf of public agencies and private clients.