We inform, educate and resolve issues to move communities forward

K&A specializes in strategic communication, public involvement and community relations to advance essential projects. Our firm is composed of nationally recognized public outreach experts in water resources, transportation, environmental planning, private sector development and land use. Our specialists combine their backgrounds in communications, journalism, sociology, public affairs, political science, public policy and environmental sciences to effectively translate highly technical information into language understandable to a variety of audiences. The majority of our clients are public entities implementing large infrastructure and environmental initiatives. We also work with private developers seeking to entitle and build housing or commercial projects, and with organizations and groups planning major civic or community events.

Founded in 1986, K&A is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco and a statewide team of more than 40 professionals. We have supported projects across the U.S. and internationally, working with special districts, municipalities, privately owned utilities, local, state and federal agencies and regional coalitions.

In August 2023, Katz & Associates joined Southwest Strategies Group, expanding our practice across California and the western United States. Southwest Strategies Group is now one of California’s most respected, recognized, and successful public outreach and communications firms. For more than 25 years, Southwest Strategies Group has led programs for large-scale energy, water, transportation and other infrastructure projects, helping clients engage meaningfully with the public and achieve their goals through innovative outreach strategies. With offices in California, Arizona and Washington, Southwest Strategies Group is well-suited to expertly assist clients with projects of any scale.