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Framing a New Direction for the Dayton Mall at Miami Crossing

Miami Crossing, centered around the Dayton Mall, is home to more than 400 businesses and remains one of the region’s…

staffMarch 25, 2026

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Fayette County’s Strategic Plan Defines Community Rural Assets, Recognizes Opportunities

Planning NEXT was engaged to assist Fayette County in creating a Strategic Plan to chart a clear, community-driven path for…

staffMarch 6, 2026

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A Blind Spot in Rural Planning

The Hidden Cost of Incremental Decision-Making Rural communities are often described through a single lens. Some are labeled as declining,…

staffFebruary 23, 2026

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Planning for What’s Next

Five insights helping communities rise to what 2026 demands After reflecting on our work in 2025, one thing is clear:…

staffJanuary 9, 2026

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The City of Gahanna Adopts Community-Informed Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategy

Located just east of Columbus, Gahanna, Ohio, is a growing suburban city known for its walkable neighborhoods, thriving parks and trail…

staffDecember 11, 2025

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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Adopts New Comprehensive Plan to Advance Key Community Priorities

The Borough of Swarthmore has officially adopted its new Comprehensive Plan: Imagine Swarthmore, a community-driven guide for local decision-making over…

staffOctober 13, 2025

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The Heart of Illinois: Celebrating 200 Years of Peoria County and Preparing for the Future

While celebrating their historic bicentennial, local leaders in Peoria County are shifting their gaze to the next 200. Known as…

staffAugust 20, 2025

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Fayette County Launches Strategic Planning to Shape the Future

Fayette County is entering a period of significant change. With new development on the horizon, most notably at the Mega-Site, County…

staffJuly 21, 2025

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Client Update: Hilliard by Design

In 2021, the City of Hilliard engaged Planning NEXT to create a new Comprehensive Community Plan. For the next 18…

staffJune 23, 2025

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Focus Area Plan Sets a Course of Action to Address Growth and Change in Delaware, Ohio

Providing guidance for over 3,000 acres within the City’s utility boundary, the Delaware Southeast Focus Area Plan establishes predictability at…

staffApril 23, 2025

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Framing a New Direction for the Dayton Mall at Miami Crossing

Fayette County’s Strategic Plan Defines Community Rural Assets, Recognizes Opportunities

A Blind Spot in Rural Planning

Planning for What’s Next

The City of Gahanna Adopts Community-Informed Strategic Plan and Economic Development Strategy

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Adopts New Comprehensive Plan to Advance Key Community Priorities

The Heart of Illinois: Celebrating 200 Years of Peoria County and Preparing for the Future

Fayette County Launches Strategic Planning to Shape the Future

Client Update: Hilliard by Design

Focus Area Plan Sets a Course of Action to Address Growth and Change in Delaware, Ohio

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