We take pride in building relationships with our client communities based on trust and integrity that lasts decades. Our on-site services and the expertise of our staff members are available to each of our clients. Services are strategically crafted to provide you with exactly what you need.

The Carlisle | Wortman continuing service portfolio includes critical on-site staffing; zoning ordinance evaluation, amendments, and administration; public meeting facilitation; master planning; and more. We are always available to answer questions when you need us. Whether it is a quick phone call to answer an on the spot question or an in-depth meeting to explore solutions to more complicated planning and policy questions, we are here for you.

Carlisle/Wortman directs the planning department for more than 63 communities. We keep office hours, attend planning commission and zoning board meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, review site plans and serve as a resource to city councils, township boards and other municipal departments. When communities need additional work, we draw on our staff of specialists to execute the project.

Our experience shows that residents consistently list parks, pathways and other recreational opportunities as one of the most important resources a community provides. CWA’s recreation specialists are knowledgeable about the latest innovations in the field. We thoughtfully research local demand to match your community’s recreation amenities with your residents’ needs. Our plans help you qualify for project grants from a variety of sources. Our planners help you identify funding opportunities, programming solutions, and appropriate policy to help you manage the beautiful places for which you plan.

Our history parallels that of tax increment financing and downtown development authorities in Michigan. Over the years we’ve prepared downtown development plans and business plans, designed street- and landscapes, forecast economic conditions and managed DDAs.

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