EMC Planning Group prides itself on preparing land use and other planning products that are forward thinking, practical and implementable, sensitive to environmental sustainability, and meet the needs of the communities they are intended to benefit.  These key elements are highly interrelated, and achieving a balance between them is important and challenging.  EMC Planning Group brings rich insight to the table in working with local and regional governments, special districts, and the private sector development community in facilitating plans that achieve such balance.

The firm’s expertise in natural and built-environment urban design, pragmatic and functional understanding of development finance and challenges involved in plan implementation, and the practical ability to identify and elicit input on needs and desires of communities and clients assures that we deliver products that meet the challenges of planning for the future in a currently complex environment.

EMC Planning Group recognizes that the “best laid plan” is only as good as its financial feasibility and the implementation clarity it provides to all stakeholders involved.  We encourage early evaluation of financial and market feasibility as a factor in the land use, infrastructure, and community benefits planning process.  EMC Planning Group also places great emphasis on the implementation of the development permitting process by thoroughly identifying the processes and actions necessary, responsibilities, and timing.  As a result, agencies and the development community can work together seamlessly to consider, process, and implement projects because the expectations for all involved parties are well defined.  This also promotes efficiency and reduces costs for all parties.