MVRPC’s Department of Community & Regional Planning provides professional services and resources to its members as they conduct land use, comprehensive, or other planning activities.
A range of services and resources are available and may vary based on the nature of the project. These services may be accessed by an individual community or a group of communities that share common needs. Whether it is a single, narrowly-defined project or multiple, interdependent subject areas, the Department of Community and Regional Planning enhances our members’ in-house planning capacity. Planning resources and services include:
Member benefits from these services and resources include:
- Planning process consultation and design by a team with diverse expertise and experience;
- Access to the latest Planning Decision Support System and related data and analysis expertise for enhanced data-driven decision making process;
- Technical support related to Census and other socioeconomic data, mapping, funding opportunities, and best practices research; and
- Having a neutral, third-party professional that understands the unique challenges and needs of the area.