Bringing a world of experience to your community.
Complexity. Budgets. Long-term planning. Requirements and demands. The world of local government is critical to community success, and requires a partner who understands every level of need, and is proactive about what is to come. MRB Group’s local government services are designed to help be an extension of your world.
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- Long Range Planning
- Development & Environmental Services
- Economic Development & Market Analysis
- Resource Development
- GIS
- Training & Capacity Building
Long Range Planning
Aligning community vision, land use, and policy to manage growth and deliver practical, implementable plans.
- Comprehensive Plans & Growth Management Strategies
- Organizational Assessments & Strategic Plans
- Area Visioning, Land Use Framework & Urban Design
- Development of New Regulatory Frameworks & Major Code Overhauls
- Policy Development & Program Design
- Targeted Research & Briefings for Elected and Appointed Officials
- Housing Policy, Needs Assessment & Land Use Strategy
- Implementation & Capacity Building for Plan Execution
Development & Environmental Services
Accelerating project development, while protecting your quality of life.
- Embedded Planning Services (On-Site Assistance for Project Applicants)
- Project Development Review (Technical Review, Zoning Compliance, etc.)
- Stormwater Management (Technical Review & MS4 Compliance)
- State & Federal Environmental Review (NEPA, SEQR, etc.)
- Renewable Energy Reviews & Local Law Assistance (Solar, Battery, & Wind)
Economic Development & Market Analysis
Attracting investment to your community builds wealth for residents and lightens the burden of local government costs on local taxpayers.
- Economic Development Strategy – Business Recruitment, Retention, and Expansion
- Housing Strategy – Ensuring a Sound Housing Stock for Your Workforce and Beyond
- Project Impact Analysis – Defining Benefits to the Community of New Investment
- Incentive Program Development & Administration
Resource Development
Grants and other funding to advance your goals.
- Identifying External Funding for Your Community’s Highest Priorities
- Funding Needs Assessments & Resource Planning
- Grant Research & Competitiveness Analysis
- Grant Acquisition & Administration
- Funding Campaign Development & Advocacy
GIS
Bringing visual clarity to critical projects and communicating asset needs and opportunities clearly to your community and beyond.
- Mapping & Managing Critical Assets (Water & Sewer Infrastructure, Streets, Buildings)
- Natural Resource Inventory (Wetlands, Viewsheds, Farmland, Urban Forest)
- Infrastructure Workload Planning (Work Order Tracking, Time Allocation)
- Project Visualization (Site & Project Maps, Planning & Zoning Maps, Voting Districts)
Training & Capacity Building
Optimizing your team to better serve the community.
- Organizational Assessments & Strategic Plans
- Performance Management & Professional Development
- Planning/Zoning Board & Commission Training
- Staff Development
Markets we serve
Diverse. Dynamic. Driven to help.
Latest Resources & News
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ResourcesLeading with Impact: Heather Simmons Jones Named to SCBIZ Top 100 WomenMarch 25, 2026
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ResourcesDesigning Municipal Spaces That Strengthen Community ConnectionOctober 28, 2025
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NewsEasley’s New UDO: Planning for Growth with PurposeSeptember 18, 2025
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ResourcesCelebrating Our Grants Team: A Record-Setting Year for CFA SubmissionsAugust 5, 2025