Mackin's planning staff specializes in land use and community development, public involvement, housing supply and demand, historic preservation, transportation corridor analyses, and recreation services. Our goal is to help municipalities increase local capacity to build upon their strengths, preserve sensitive resources, and enhance community services. We complete projects for rural, suburban, and urban communities throughout Pennsylvania.

During the completion of detailed planning studies, we examine current land use, existing infrastructure, types of businesses and industries, population characteristics, and economic trends. Conferring with public officials, civic leaders, and citizen advisory committees, our staff identifies and prioritizes the specific strategies to revitalize communities and ensure a vibrant and sustainable quality of life for residents.

Specific types of projects Mackin's planning staff performs include:

• Municipal Comprehensive Plans
• Zoning Ordinances
• Subdivision & Land Development Ordinances
• Land Use Studies
• Community Revitalization Studies
• Socio-Economic/Demographic Studies
• Streetscape Plans
• Recreation, Parks, & Open Space Planning
• Greenways Plans
• Trail Feasibility Studies
• Building Re-Use Studies
• Heritage Studies
• Public Involvement Coordination
• Grant Writing & Administration
• Municipal Consulting

 Our staff will help you make informed decisions on issues such as:

• Determining the best use of existing facilities
• Estimating the community's long-range needs
• Forecasting future trends in employment, housing, transportation, and population
• Formulating specific capital improvement programs
• Providing definitive zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations