Actions & Solutions for People & Planet
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Planning Communities—a women-owned, certified B-Corporation—helps communities and organizations plan for a regenerative, resilient future. We specialize in climate and resilience planning, parks and trail system, and conservation strategies that restore ecosystems and connect people to nature.
B-Corp Certification
Our Services
At the heart of our services lies a deep understanding that everything is connected to everything. Guided by the principles of the B-Corp movement, we embrace a systems-thinking approach that weaves together people, place, and planet in all that we do. Our integrated development of planning games, tools, technologies, and GIS enables innovative, data-informed solutions across our core service areas. Whether we're shaping climate strategies through decarbonization and green infrastructure, building community resilience through emergency management and regenerative planning, or enhancing ecological health through conservation and connectivity, our work is grounded in interconnectedness. We apply this same lens to Parks, Recreation & Trails—where bike paths, parks, and trail systems support holistic community well-being. From vulnerability assessments to wildlife monitoring, every project reflects our belief that the health of one system depends on the vitality of all.
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Climate Action Plans
Resilience Plans
Coastal Community, Protection & Resilience Plans & tools
Resilience Maturity Assessments
Health & Climate Impacts
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Regenerative Land Management Strategies
Ecosystem & Wildlife Connectivity & Corridor Plans
Conservation/Biodiversity Planning
Conservation Plans
Wildlife & Habitat Connectivity
Land Preservation
Reconnectivity Plans
Urban Conservation
GIS Web Applications & Tool Development
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Parks & Recreation System Planning
Park Planning/Design
Trail Planning
Green Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure
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B-Corp Community Collaboration!
Using Business as a Force for Good—Together!
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Develop practical, measurable strategies to reduce emissions, build resilience, and meet your climate commitments. We tailor Climate Action Plans to reflect your company’s unique mission and operations.
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Integrate resilience and regenerative practices across your business, ensuring your social and environmental commitments go beyond compliance and become a core part of your growth strategy.
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Support biodiversity and ecological health by aligning your company’s footprint with conservation and community priorities.
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Use GIS, dashboards, and interactive planning tools to measure, track, and communicate your impact—making your story of stewardship visible and compelling to stakeholders.
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Engage your team with interactive sessions on systems thinking, B-Corp climate and conservation values in action, and strategies to deepen employee connection to your mission
As a Certified B-Corporation, Planning Communities shares your commitment to people, place, and planet. We understand the responsibility—and the opportunity—of leading by example. That’s why we offer specialized services designed to help our B-Corps partners strengthen impact, advance climate leadership, and align operations with regenerative values.
“Planning Communities was incredibly instrumental in working with the City of Richmond's Sustainability Office in building upon foundational work that the City has been doing through RVAGreen2050, taking it to the next level, with their leading role in the City's Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. This assessment was a critical transition to get the City to climate action implementation and system wide integration. The Planning Communities Team was creative and collaborative and their expertise and passion for climate, geospatial and equity analysis is evident in the high quality of their work. ”
— City of Richmond, Virginina
Alicia Zatcoff, Former Director of Sustainability
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