
Partnering with Communities to Plan & Innovate for the Future
Clarion Associates works with communities around the country to develop thoughtful, innovative plans and land-use regulations. With over 30 years of experience, our multi-disciplinary team provides superior planning products and experience to public-sector clients of all sizes. Our work is grounded in effective community outreach, solid planning expertise, and a thorough knowledge of best practices, so that we may offer clients a range of tools to address local priorities. We also know that the planning field is always changing, and we bring our clients the latest innovative thinking on key topics such as such as housing affordability, equity, and sustainability.

What Sets Us Apart
We take pride in making connections and creating synergies between our core practice areas. We leverage our team’s diversity and capitalize on our individual strengths to provide our clients deeper insights and better solutions to complex land use challenges. Our small, nimble size (about two dozen staff) and flexible structure enables us to have firm principals directly involved in every project and to provide tailored solutions to each client.

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
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 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 Values
Making a Difference
We leverage our passion for people, places, and the environment to generate positive, equitable change in the world.
Joy & Balance
We experience joy and balance in our lives and work by prioritizing time for health, leisure, and adventure.
Innovation
We use our curiosity, creativity, knowledge, and experience to respond to dynamic challenges and develop intentional, creative solutions.
Integrity & Respect
We ground our actions in honesty, candor, and respect to build trusting and healthy relationships.
Growth
We further our individual and collective growth through continuous learning and sharing our insights with others.
Join Us On
Planning, Zoning, Sustainability
Denver
1630 Welton Street
Ste. 1000C
Denver, CO 80202
Chapel Hill
101 Market Street
Suite D
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Cincinnati
5721 Dragon Way
Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Real Estate Consulting, Valuation, & Expert Testimony
Chicago
30 W. Monroe Street
Suite 810
Chicago, IL 60603
Philadelphia
999 Old Eagle School Rd
Suite 112
Wayne, PA 19087
































