Our Approach
Strategic planning combined with community engagement
Our Mission
To help the Town of Wytheville develop a modern, strategically sound comprehensive plan that reflects community values, guides sustainable growth, and positions the town for prosperity. We believe successful planning combines rigorous strategic analysis with authentic community input and compelling visual communication.
Why Choose Us
Strategic Expertise
Deep background in strategic planning and organizational strategy. We understand how to translate vision into actionable goals and measurable outcomes. Experience includes strategic planning for complex organizations and market analysis for competitive positioning.
Professional Design
Comprehensive planning documents that are modern, visually compelling, and easy to understand. Adobe InDesign expertise ensures publication-quality deliverables that engage stakeholders and communicate vision effectively.
Community-Centered Approach
Deep commitment to authentic public engagement. We design and facilitate surveys, focus groups, and community meetings that ensure diverse voices are heard and incorporated into the final plan.
Technical Capability
Full proficiency in GIS mapping, AutoCAD, and data visualization. We integrate mapping and spatial analysis throughout the planning process. Website development and maintenance capabilities ensure sustained stakeholder engagement.
Our Approach
Collaborative Partnership: We work closely with your Planning Director and staff as partners, not consultants imposing solutions. We leverage your deep knowledge of Wytheville while bringing outside expertise and best practices.
Phased Process: Our approach unfolds systematically—from data gathering and stakeholder engagement through plan development, refinement, and adoption. Regular milestones keep the process on track and aligned with your timeline.
Virginia Code Compliance: All deliverables meet Virginia Code requirements for comprehensive plans. We stay current on state planning law and ensure your plan is not only visionary but legally sound.
Travel Commitment: We're fully prepared to travel to Wytheville for weekly virtual meetings and monthly in-person meetings. We understand that successful planning requires regular, direct engagement with your community and leadership.
Professional Background
Strategic Planning Expertise
Deep experience in strategic consulting with focus on organizational vision, market analysis, and scenario planning. I've helped complex organizations clarify strategic direction, align diverse stakeholders, and execute long-term plans effectively.
- ✓Strategic scenario planning and alternative futures analysis
- ✓Market and competitive landscape analysis
- ✓Stakeholder alignment and consensus building
- ✓Data-driven strategic recommendation development
Technical & Design Skills
Strong technical foundation in design software, GIS mapping, web development, and data visualization. These tools enable creating comprehensive plans that are both visually compelling and technically sound.
- ✓Adobe InDesign, Illustrator (professional publication design)
- ✓ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD, web mapping (spatial analysis)
- ✓Website development, content management, SEO
- ✓Data visualization, infographics, visual communication
Strategic Thinking Applied to Community Planning
My background combines strategic consulting, organizational leadership, and applied business strategy. I've worked on complex strategic initiatives in diverse industries, helping organizations clarify vision, align stakeholders, and execute strategic plans effectively. These same principles apply powerfully to comprehensive community planning.
Understanding Community Outcomes
As a strategic consultant, I've developed deep experience in scenario planning, market analysis, organizational assessment, and change management. I understand how to:
- • Synthesize diverse perspectives into coherent strategy
- • Identify key drivers of community outcomes
- • Translate strategic intent into actionable recommendations
- • Design engagement processes that yield genuine insights
My Planning Philosophy
I believe comprehensive plans succeed when they balance visionary thinking with pragmatic implementation pathways. The best plans reflect genuine community values, are grounded in solid data and analysis, communicate clearly and compellingly, and include specific steps to turn vision into reality. They don't sit on shelves—they guide actual decisions and investments.
Project Timeline
Ready to Start?
We're excited about the opportunity to help Wytheville develop a comprehensive plan that reflects the community's values and guides smart, sustainable growth.