Category: Planning

We’ve Been Named a Top Workplace – and Here’s Why

By Carie Sommer Earlier this spring, we were excited to announce that our company made USA TODAY’s 2025 Top Workplaces list. This designation is a significant milestone for us, and it’s all thanks to the wonderful culture we’ve built together. The award symbolizes our commitment to creating an atmosphere where employees feel valued, engaged, and… Read More »

Demystifying Brownfields for Communities

By Matt Ashby, AICP CUD Brownfield redevelopment is something many communities encounter, but few are ever prepared for. Working with the alphabet soup of acronyms from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be challenging at best, yet with a little patience, this program can help advance downtown redevelopment. In short, communities may be able to… Read More »

How to Think Like A Developer: Getting the Most from Public/Private Partnerships

By Amanda Arnold, AICP and Mike Scholl, EDFP Have you ever wondered why one redevelopment project moves forward while another one stalls? What makes it work for the developer? How can a jurisdiction create incentives for developers, and what should those incentives be? Too often communities are left asking, “Did we give away too much?”… Read More »