Planning Ahead

Planning Ahead started as a simple question during a heavy rainstorm: Why does my backyard keep flooding? I didn't have the answers, and I didn't know where to turn for help. Each storm brought a new challenge, and the frustration of dealing with a flooded backyard without the proper knowledge was overwhelming. But out of that frustration, a spark was lit—an idea that would grow into something much bigger than one backyard.

Planning Ahead is a mission-driven consulting and program facilitation firm specializing in community engagement, environmental education, workforce development, and strategic consulting. We empower underserved communities by promoting equity, sustainability, and economic resilience through tailored initiatives that bridge gaps between residents, organizations, and policymakers. Our expertise ensures that historically marginalized voices are heard, actively shaping decisions impacting their communities.
 
As an MWBE-aligned business, Planning Ahead is committed to fostering inclusive economic development and empowering underrepresented communities. We believe in shared leadership, equitable partnerships, and capacity-building as essential strategies for long-term success.

Our website is here to provide resources, share our journey, and invite you to be a part of this growing community. You'll find educational content, information about upcoming programs, ways to get involved, and stories of neighbors like you who have made a difference. Whether you're looking for ways to improve your own backyard or you're interested in transforming your entire neighborhood, Planning Ahead is here to help—one step, one storm, one story at a time.