The Planning and Community Development Division can assist local government and non-profit organizations in the following areas: project development, financial assistance, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), strategic planning, agency referrals, community vision, transportation planning, telecommunications and technology, and local capacity building.

The project sponsor must complete a project profile form and consult with SAP&DC staff.  This enables the sponsor and SAP&DC to evaluate the project’s feasibility and identify the requirements for time, funding and organizational efforts.  Project benefits are reviewed.

Alternative courses of action may be developed to optimize the project’s outcome.