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Planning and GIS Services

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:

Community Planning Examples

See examples of comprehensive plans and planning projects completed in communities across the Miami Valley.

Planning Tools

MVRPC provides planning practitioners with a range of tools, resources, and best practices information on a variety of topics in order to enhance planning outcomes across the Miami Valley. Visit our Planning Tools webpage for more information on this dynamic resource.

Geo-Spark

GIS open data and maps for the Miami Valley.

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.