Community Planning
Community Planning
We help communities plan for the future. Our planners balance vision, policy, and public input to create places that work now and for future generations. From zoning updates to master plans, we build brighter futures together.
Helping Communities Plan with Purpose
We deliver planning solutions that align community vision with best practices and long-term strategies.
Plans That Shape Future Growth
We create master plans and other strategic documents that help communities thrive with vision, flexibility, and purpose.
Policies That Support Local Priorities
We update zoning codes and ordinances to reflect evolving needs, streamline processes, and promote balanced development.
Engagement That Builds Public Trust
We design inclusive public participation strategies that foster collaboration, transparency, and stronger community-driven decisions.
Community Planning Toolkit
Innovative Tools for Community Planning
To enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of our planning services, we offer two proprietary tools that support transparency, community engagement, and results-driven decision-making.
Community Planning Toolkit
Innovative Tools for Community Planning
To enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of our planning services, we offer two proprietary tools that support transparency, community engagement, and results-driven decision-making.
Clearzoning®
Clearzoning® simplifies zoning codes into user-friendly, online formats with intuitive layouts, searchable terms, and helpful visuals. Our two-page district spreads make it easy to find key info like permitted uses and setback requirements.
NextSteps for Downtown®
NextSteps for Downtown® helps revitalize downtowns through assessments, engagement, and expert analysis, delivering a customized toolkit with actionable steps, best practices, and worksheets that empower local leaders to plan and implement meaningful change.
Services
Community Planning Services That Drive Results
We deliver planning services that align vision, policy, and engagement to guide sustainable community growth.
Services
Community Planning Services That Drive Results
We deliver planning services that align vision, policy, and engagement to guide sustainable community growth.
Community Planning
We provide a full range of community planning services tailored to support growth, guide policy, and reflect each community’s unique goals. We help local leaders make informed decisions and create places that thrive long term.
Master plans
Park and recreation plans
Downtown development plans
Corridor studies and area plans
Tax increment financing (TIF) plans
Development review
Capital improvement plans
Strategic plans
Zoning ordinances
Zoning amendments
Zoning audits
Sustainability plans
Development guides and process audits
Board and Commission Training and Education
Enhancing Project Outcomes
Specialized Expertise
Our planning expertise extends beyond policy. We provide strategic support in zoning, grant writing, Complete Streets, Ongoing Support, and more.
Zoning
We support communities with zoning and form-based codes, zoning assessments, sign ordinances, as well as code formatting.
Grant Writing
We simplify grant writing to help fund parks, transportation, accessible upgrades, and community development projects.
Complete Streets
Our Complete Streets planning improves safety, supports active transportation, and creates healthier, more connected communities.
Ongoing Support
We help communities on an on-going basis with development reviews, review process guides, public participation plans, and board/ commission training and meeting facilitation.
EXPERTS BEHIND THE WORK
Our Team of Professionals
Jill Bahm, AICP
Partner
Joseph Tangari, AICP
Principal Planner
Andy Aamodt
Senior Planner
Eric Pietsch
Senior Planner
Julia Upfal, AICP
Senior Planner
Stephanie Osborn, AICP
Senior Planner
Let's Talk About Your Project
Let’s bring your vision to life with thoughtful planning. Whether guiding growth or updating policy, we’re here to help you shape vibrant, future-ready communities.
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Let’s bring your vision to life with thoughtful planning. Whether guiding growth or updating policy, we’re here to help you shape vibrant, future-ready communities.
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