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Planning

Guiding growth with strategic planning that balances community priorities, policy, and opportunity.
Communities, institutions, and agencies face increasingly complex decisions about land use, infrastructure, growth, and resilience. Effective community planning requires balancing community priorities, regulatory frameworks, environmental considerations, and long-term economic viability.

Comprehensive planning services help communities and organizations navigate complex challenges while shaping resilient, connected environments. Support for local governments, military installations, and private-sector clients includes strategic planning, land use analysis, redevelopment strategies, and community engagement that guide informed decision-making.

With experience spanning comprehensive plans, military installation planning, compatibility and land use planning, and resilience strategies, our team brings both technical expertise and facilitation skills to complex planning processes. We work closely with stakeholders to translate community vision into practical, implementable community plans.

By combining strategic insight with collaborative engagement, Matrix delivers planning solutions that position communities and clients for sustainable growth and long-term success.

Capabilities

Featured Project

Chino Valley General Plan

Featured Project

Maricopa Association of Governments Housing Studies

Featured Project

Grand Forks Compatible Use Study

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Chino Valley General Plan

Chino Valley, AZ

Project Bio

Rapid growth threatened the rural identity and community priorities of Chino Valley, Arizona. Matrix updated the Town’s General Plan to align development with local values and evolving state requirements. The result provided a clear framework that guides growth while preserving character and strengthening community-supported
decision-making.

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Maricopa Association of Governments Housing Studies

Maricopa County, AZ

Project Bio

Communities across Maricopa County, Arizona, faced growing housing needs but lacked consistent strategies to respond effectively. Matrix provided technical assistance to guide local and tribal partners in planning, funding, and implementation. This strengthened community capacity to deliver attainable housing and support long-term housing stability.

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Grand Forks Compatible Use Study

Grand Forks, ND

Project Bio

Encroachment and evolving operational demands threatened long-term mission compatibility at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Matrix delivered a data-driven compatible use study to align community growth and mission needs. The result strengthened readiness, reduced future conflicts, and supported durable local coordination.

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