ELK Designs has been involved in Master Planning of several projects. This process involves developing a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development. Master planning is about making the connection between buildings, social settings, and their surrounding environments.

Urban Planning takes this one step further, focusing on the design and development of land use and the built environment. It includes aspects such as the infrastructure passing into and out of urban areas, such as transportation, communications, and distribution networks and their accessibility.