Planning Policy & Placemaking
Planning Policy & Placemaking
Planning for Vibrant and Sustainable Communities
Our public sector planning team is committed to collaborating with communities to create innovative and realistic plans that foster long-term growth and promote quality of place through urban design and placemaking. With expertise in comprehensive planning, housing policy, and implementation, we are dedicated to shaping the future of cities and counties across California. Our team’s proficiency in managing grant-funded projects ensures efficiency, while our thorough approach to community engagement, ensures all voices are heard. Our commitment to balancing environmental, aesthetic, social, and economic factors sets the stage for vibrant and sustainable communities.
Planning with Purpose
We believe in the importance of planning the future of cities and counties through collaborative, community-driven processes. With extensive experience in general plan elements, community plans, specific plans, zoning overlays, and more, we guide communities through grant-funded projects and inclusive public outreach to ensure all voices are heard. Further, our team can support as an extension of staff through on-call and design review services. Ultimately, plans aren't just documents, they're the blueprint for a vibrant future.
Streamlining Housing Policy & Implementation
We help municipalities across California develop objective design standards and review projects to ensure future housing is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, meets state legislation requirements, and supports the goal of housing for all.
Reigniting Urban Spaces
Our approach to urban design and placemaking blends community involvement with innovative, inclusive solutions – creating public spaces that celebrate local character, enhance social equity, and promote public wellbeing.
Featured Planning, Policy, & Placemaking Work
Planning, Policy & Placemaking Leaders
“Connecting with communities and working on policies and solutions. That sparks joy.”
Diane Bathgate
Leader of RRM’s Planning, Policy, & Placemaking Market Sector
“I keep projects on time and on budget. Clients’ needs are met, and there’s no surprises.”
Jami Williams
Deputy Leader of RRM’s Planning, Policy, & Placemaking Market Sector
“For our firm to be at the top of our game, we need to have solid creative designs. Everything from the way our document looks to the detail of how it’s implemented.”
Debbie Rudd
Managing Partner | Urban Design & Placemaking Lead
“Something that is really important to me is building community. And I think that through planning, you can build community.”
Katja Dillmann
Supervisor of Planning and Urban Design | Deputy Market Sector Leader
Community Outreach
RRM’s cross-platform approach transforms traditional in-person meetings by enabling agencies to engage diverse communities through remote participation and comprehensive feedback collection.
