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Sustainability

  • Our Strengths

    Experience

    Since our founding in 1992, we have worked across the country with hundreds of communities across a broad spectrum of place types—from rural to suburban to urban. We understand that every community is unique and requires its own tailored set of planning and implementation tools. We bring an unparalleled depth of experience in helping to craft thoughtful solutions for our clients.

  • Our Strengths

    Innovation & Leadership

    We are recognized nationwide as leaders in community planning and plan implementation. Driven by a passion for what we do and a desire to continually push for new approaches to old problems, we publish on a wide variety of topics and frequently speak at national and state conferences.

  • Our Strengths

    Consensus-Building

    We have had repeated success in organizing and leading community-driven processes that yield results. We work hand-in-hand with elected and appointed officials, staff, citizens, and diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to build trust in the planning process and widespread support for the ultimate recommendations.

  • Our Strengths

    Tailored Solutions

    While many communities face similar planning challenges, there are no simple solutions or common answers. We bring our depth of experience, our knowledge of best practices, and our sensitivity to local conditions to bear on each project—developing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.

Our Values

Making a Difference

We leverage our passion for people, places, and the environment to generate positive, equitable change in the world.

Integrity and Respect

We ground our actions in honesty, candor, and respect to build trusting and healthy relationships.

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Joy and Balance

We experience joy and balance in our lives and work by prioritizing time for health, leisure, and adventure.

Growth

We further our individual and collective growth through continuous learning and sharing our insights with others.

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Innovation

We use our curiosity, creativity, knowledge, and experience to respond to dynamic challenges and develop intentional, creative solutions.

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Clarion is hiring! Associate – Denver Office

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Clarion is Hiring! Summer Planning Intern Position – Chapel Hill Office

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