Now meets NEXT.

Even through uncertainty, every community has the potential to become better.
We make it easy for communities to do hard things.

Predicting the future is impossible for anyone (even us).

Reimagining the possibilities and pathways for the future?

That’s our specialty.

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Our reputation has something to say.

Success comes in many forms. Making uncertainty work for communities is one of them. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy about how we’re fearlessly creating the future.

Awards

January 16, 2023

Summit County, OH honored with national award

The Age-Friendly Summit County plan has been awarded a 2022 Small Town and Rural (STaR) Award from the national American…

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Awards

January 16, 2023

Envision Lebanon receives a STaR award

Earlier this month, the national American Planning Association (APA) awarded the Envision Lebanon process with a 2022 Small Town and…

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Project Updates

December 15, 2022

Grand Rapids taps Planning NEXT to help plan for growth

Following a short period of population decline, the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has experienced renewed growth in recent years.…

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Aspirations are no match for proof.

Wanting to become something and getting there are two different things. These are the people and places who partner with us to engage their communities, envision their futures, and create their NEXT.