Rural, mountain, and destination communities are more connected than ever. Our communities are influenced as never before by national and global economic and social systems. The very forces bringing our communities greater wealth, more investment, and higher visibility also bring externalities challenging community, economic, and environmental systems.
These issues - combined with rural context, wilderness, and spirited locals - define mountain towns in the 21st Century. Strategies and solutions rooted in local context and best practices can help communities and organizations harness the forces driving positive change while protecting the places we all cherish.
Local Government, Community, and Non-Profit Expertise
- Affordable Housing
- Short-Term Rentals and Lodging
- Growth Management and Demographics
- Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Public Processes
- Zoning and Land Use Regulations
- Parking and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategies
- Organizational Processes and Systems Improvement
- General, Regional, and Area Planning
- Commercial and Residential Design and Historic Preservation
- Climate Action and Sustainability Planning
Planning, Real Estate Development, and Placemaking Expertise
- Code Consultation
- Development and Site Planning
- Strategic Alignment and Thought Partnership
- Owner’s Representation
- Acquisition and Entitlements
- Market and Demographic Analysis
- Placemaking, Development Identity, and Design Integration
- Due Diligence
- Sustainability Planning and Design