As part of the community planning process, TGC comprehensively assesses existing conditions to better understand the needs and challenges of each study area. The existing conditions inventory includes a review of previously completed planning efforts, data collection and analysis, field work, and public engagement.

Community and stakeholder engagement are crucial to the community planning process. TGC is well-versed in obtaining community feedback, utilizing surveys and mailers; designing compelling graphics and messaging; facilitating stakeholder and steering committee meetings as well as larger-scale public meetings and open houses; and attending community events to ensure maximum participation.

Based on community needs and stakeholder input, TGC develops a prioritized list of projects and recommendations to meet a shared vision and goals. Projects and recommendations are scoped, costed, and organized into short- and long-term categories.

TGC develops final plans and implementation strategies to document planning process outcomes and identify key partnerships and funding strategies for each recommendation. Final reports showcase illustrative maps and infographics and utilize various visualization tools to effectively communicate information.