Vision Planning and Consulting, LLC (VPC) provides the expertise you need to help plan for the future, reduce risk, protect people, secure community assets, and improve the economic well-being of your cities, counties, states, and agencies. VPC is a woman and minority owned firm specializing in community planning and resilience.
VPC employs innovative planning techniques that focus on resilience to help local governments, organizations, or regions prepare for, adapt to, and recover from environmental, social, and economic challenges, effectively bridging urban/community planning, sustainability, and hazard mitigation.
PLANS
Comprehensive Plans
Downtown Revitalize Plans
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies
Strategic Plans
Resilience Plans
STUDIES
Land Use Studies
Demographic Analyses
Hazard Vulnerability Studies
Transportation Studies
Community Technical Assistance
FRAMEWORKS AND GUIDES
Visioning Exercises
Standard Operating Guides
“How-to” Manuals
Plan Integration Guides
Needs Assessments
Gap Analyses
We specialize in
Developing comprehensive plans that integrates land use, transportation, housing, economic development, water resources, and resilience strategies.
Developing regional, area, sub-area master plans and downtown revitalization plans.
Creating resilience action plans or climate adaptation strategies that support integration of resilience into local policies, zoning codes, and comprehensive plans.
Identifying resilience related improvements for critical infrastructure and community assets.
Identifying and applying for state and federal planning and resilience grants (e.g., FEMA, EPA, DOT, HUD, DOE, or state resilience offices).
Providing technical assistance and training to local officials and community groups on resilience planning tools and best practices
Working with vulnerable populations and those with Access and Functional Needs (AFN).
Performing needs assessments to identify potential resilience hubs within communities.
Emphasizing community engagement and equity (working directly with neighborhood groups to ensure planning and restoration reflect local needs and strengthen resilience.
Conducting vulnerability assessments to identify hazards, vulnerabilities, community assets, and social vulnerability.
Incorporating nature-based and green infrastructure solutions into planning efforts.
Differentiators, Contract Vehicles and Certifications
GSA Schedule 874-1/899-1
Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) - WBENC
Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) - WBENC
Maryland State (MDOT) Minority Business Enterprise
Commonwealth of Virginia – Small, Woman, and Minority Owned (SWaM) Business
NYC Department of Small Business Services - M/WBE
Philadelphia Office of Economic Opportunity - M/WBE
City of Baltimore Minority & Woman Owned Business
DCAA Compliant
Other Pertinent Codes
DUNS # 781006254
CAGE # 4QTA3
NAICS Codes
541611– Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
541618– Other Management Consulting Services
541620– Environmental Consulting Services
541690– Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
541990– Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
922190– Other Public Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities