Planning
Charting the Course for Resilient, Thriving Communities.
Planning is more than a document; it’s a roadmap to a stronger future. At Interstate Engineering, we help communities and organizations understand where they’re growing, how to get there, and what it takes to thrive along the way. Our planning services blend strategic forecasting, public engagement, and technical insight that reflect each community’s vision and values.
We support both public and private sector clients, bringing together planners, engineers, GIS professionals, and funding experts to provide integrated, practical solutions. Whether you’re shaping a new neighborhood, updating zoning regulations, or rethinking infrastructure, our collaborative approach helps move plans from the page into progress.
Where Is Your Community Headed?
Let’s work together to plan for what’s next.
Services
On-Call Planning
Flexible planning support when you need it is ideal for small communities or agencies with limited staff
Zoning Reviews & Updates
Ensure your ordinances are current, enforceable, and aligned with your long-term vision
Subdivision Administration
Streamlined plat reviews and regulatory guidance to support responsible land development
Public Engagement & Strategic Planning
Facilitated outreach, workshops, and planning sessions to build community trust and input-driven strategies
Comprehensive Planning
Long-range, data-informed plans that guide growth, land use, infrastructure, and community character
Growth Policies
Frameworks that shape sustainable development and guide future decision-making
Sidewalks, Parks, Trails, & Transit Planning
Enhance livability with plans that prioritize accessibility, wellness, and connectivity
CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy)
Regional strategies to support economic vitality, aligned with EDA requirements
Grant Writing & Administration
Technical expertise to secure funding and ongoing compliance and reporting
Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs)
Prioritize infrastructure investments based on need, impact, and available funding
Mapping Solutions
GIS Solutions that enhance planning decisions, public engagement, and infrastructure mapping.
Parks & Rec Master Planning
A comprehensive analysis of a Park District’s assets, operations, management strategies, and community needs through extensive data collection and community engagement.
Community Engagement
Involve residents, stakeholders, and local partners to gather input and build consensus that reflects community needs, values, and long-term vision.
Community Engagement is Talking to YOUR Citizens About THEIR Community
: We are here to inspire unique, creative, and robust engagement that meets citizens where they are at, literally and figuratively. We love getting into communities to talk with everyone, listen to their thoughts while also making it a fun experience for all. Whether we are conducting online surveys or heading down to the local burger feed to talk one-on-one, we use community engagement to root and inform our planning efforts.
