PLANNING

Modern communities are sophisticated about their quality of life, their environment and how land use and design decisions affect them. Community planning is scrutinized by multiple interested parties competing for priority.

McKenna helps community officials and residents plan their common vision, define goals and objectives and translate visions into public policy, law, projects and programs. Public officials and residents recognize McKenna’s results-oriented planning as “balanced,” “practical,” “understandable” and "innovative."

McKenna professionals are involved in local and regional boards and commissions, which affords them an understanding of what works for a particular community, what doesn’t and how to achieve the community's goals.

Below are a few related projects representing our experience in planning.

MASTER PLAN | Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights is a premier suburban community and one of the major Michigan cities still growing. Yet, while the City enjoyed continual residential development, some older commercial districts lagged behind...

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MASTER PLAN | Village of Peninsula, Ohio

A small Ohio town surrounded by the Cuyahoga National Park, the Village of Peninsula feared ending up like many other "national park towns," housing an uncontrolled array of tourist-focused businesses and other undesireable development...

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MASTER PLAN | Rochester Hills, Michigan

Though long considered one of metro Detroit's most desirable suburban residential communities, Rochester Hills faced difficult long-range economic decisions typical of maturing suburbs...

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MASTER PLAN | Charter Township of Lyon, Oakland County, Michigan

Located in southwest Oakland County, Lyon Township is on the leading edge of development in the metro Detroit area. The township's population of 15,000 is forecasted to triple within 30 years...

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GIS | City of River Rouge, Michigan

As part of the Redevelopment Ready program, municipalities must maintain an inventory of available property and marketing material. Keeping this information current is a critical component of redevelopment...

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