As part of the Philadelphia2035 Comprehensive Plan, the Integrated Planning and Zoning Process (led by Clarion Associates) received the 2013 National Planning Excellence Award for a Best Practice. The award was presented at the APA National Conference in Chicago in April 2013. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia 2035 Comprehensive Plan 2013 National Planning Excellence

The Eastern Orangeburg County Sustainability Study, led by the Lower Savannah Council of Governments with assistance from Clarion Associates, received the 2012 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). NADO’s 2012 Innovation Awards recognized 64 projects from 22 states for their creative approaches to regional community and economic development. Eastern Orangeburg County

Sheridan, Wyoming Comprehensive Plan Rural Planning Project of the Year APA-Wyoming (American Planning Association)

In July, the City of Wilson and Iredell County were awarded the Outstanding Planning Award by the NCAPA in the Small and Large Community category, respectively, for their recent Comprehensive Plans. The Town of Morrisville was awarded the Outstanding Planning Award in the Implementation category for its work on its Town Center, which included numerous