Regional and community planning that creates livability, equity, and opportunity

Our plans for entire communities and regions are guided by aspirational visions shaped through extensive public dialogue. Yet they are firmly anchored in a rigorous analysis of social, economic, and environmental dynamics. We combine a strong framework for addressing longer-term goals with an intense focus on accomplishing near-term successes.

Our approach is tailored to the unique characteristics and challenges of each community or region. We work with:

• Regional entities or state agencies with land use/transportation, economic development, or environmental missions  
• Rapidly growing communities seeking to shape market forces and prioritize public investments
• Mature communities seeking to reignite growth and attract new investment
• Slow-growing communities or those losing population that are focused on promoting reinvestment in established areas or neighborhoods
• Urban, suburban, and rural communities with diverse goals and aspirations related to development or conservation