
Actions & Solutions
for People & Planet
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Planning & GIS WITH PURPOSE
Planning Communitiesā (women owned, certified B-Corp!) purpose is to address fundamental local and global challenges for equity centered climate action, conservation, community resiliency, and healthy and active transportation.The firm is founded on the principle of doing good in balancing the highest industry standards for people, planet, and profits.
2024 Impact Report (Coming Soon)
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 & Trailsāwhere bike paths, parks, and trail systems support holistic community well-beingāand to Transportation & Transit, where active mobility and health outcomes are inherently linked. 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 Planning
Green Infrastructure
Decarbonization
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Emergency Management
Hazard Mitigation
Vulnerability Assessments
Regenerative Communities
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Conservation Plans
KPIās/Metrics
Wildlife & Habitat
Ecology Planning & Monitoring
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Parks & Recreation System Planning
Bike Paths & Sidewalks
Park Planning/Design
Trail Planning
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Active Transportation
Community Impact Assessment
Scenic Byways
Transportation & Health
āPlanning 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. ā
ā City of Richmond, Virginina
Alicia Zatcoff, Former Director of Sustainability





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