Design is an important part of any real estate development, but often the process of securing entitlements from local governmental units is deferred until the design has advanced far beyond the concept stage. Loucks Associates' presentation on the development approval process focuses on the methods of integrating design development with government approval processes. Terminology variations used by planners, engineers, architects and other key players are incorporated throughout the presentation to assist attendees who may be real estate developers and not technical consultants.