Strong communities don’t just happen—careful planning, effective public and stakeholder engagement, and a clear understanding of what makes a great place must be part of the planning and urban design process. That’s where we come in. Our design-based planning approach turns policies and concepts into reality. Applying a Vision that Works philosophy, we develop creative planning solutions that are practical and constructible.
By working through an interactive, integrated process, we plan and design complete communities that promote equity, vitality, resiliency, and sustainability, and we create lasting, memorable places that stand the test of time. Our expertise includes:
Planning and Design of the Public Realm
National Park Service Planning and Socioeconomics Research and Analysis
Comprehensive, Subarea, District, and Neighborhood Planning
Public Involvement / Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Smart Growth Urban Concept Plans
Master Planned Developments
Downtowns and Main Street Revitalization Plans
Multimodal Transportation Planning
Transit Oriented Development / Station Area Planning
Housing Action Plans / Affordable Housing
Current Planning / Permitting and Regulatory Support
Land Use Applications and Entitlements
Facilities Planning and Assessments
Environmental Planning and Analysis
Smart Development Codes / Code Writing
On-Call Planning and Development Services
Tourism Destination Master Plans
Scenic Byways /Corridor Management Plans
Interpretive Plans
Resource Management and Watershed Planning
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mapping and Analysis
Graphic Design, Illustrations, and Presentation Materials