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Planning Consultants

Working with planning consultants can help ensure that you have all your bases covered. Planners can prepare necessary background studies and surveys of the physical, social, and economic aspects of your community. These consultants can develop complete comprehensive plans, thematically focused plans (such as a parks and open space plan), or site-specific, project plans (such as for an industrial park project or a downtown revitalization area). Planners can also provide ongoing technical assistance with land use regulations like zoning, ordinance, and subdivision plat revisions and reviews. They can also help with land use and resource mapping projects. You can use the resources listed on this page to help you work effectively with planning consultants.

 

Hiring a Planning Consultant book [262K, .pdf file] [Exit DNR]

If your community is considering hiring a planning consultant to help prepare a comprehensive plan, this 64-page guidebook is for you. While geared primarily toward small communities, the book should be helpful to all communities preparing a "Request for Proposals" or hiring a planning consultant.

Hiring a Planning Consultant brochure [150K, .pdf file] [Exit DNR]

The University of Wisconsin-Extension's Land Use Education Center produced this 8-page brochure "Hiring a Planning Consultant: A Guide to Preparing a Request for Proposals (G3751)"

Sample Agreement [81K, .pdf file] [Exit DNR]

The Wisconsin Towns Association has prepared a "Sample Agreement for Consultant Services for Developing a Comprehensive Plan." It is offered for use as an educational tool only.

Wisconsin Chapter, American Planning Association [Exit DNR]

Many planning consultants belong to the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association (WAPA). This professional organization seeks to advance the art and science of planning in Wisconsin, encourage the exchange of information and planning experiences, and advance the interests and welfare of the planning profession.

Last Revised: Friday October 17 2008