Business Details
Your Trusted Urban Design Partner in Northville, MI
We are in the business of making hometowns home. Our approach begins with listening, engaging community officials to identify challenges, and developing creative solutions that realize each project's unique vision. Our multidisciplinary team brings a hands-on approach, working seamlessly with municipal executives to address community-wide master plans or focused developments. Founded on loyalty to the communities we serve, we maintain responsiveness to city officials and citizens while upholding the highest standards of quality throughout planning, design, and building processes. Our work impacts lives, driving positive change through thoughtful planning that considers livability, environmental sustainability, and long-term community impact.We specialize in master planning sensitive to historical context, transportation planning that supports natural movement patterns, and economic development through public-private partnerships. Our neighborhood planning creates consensus while empowering residents to shape their community's future. Through corridor studies, recreation master plans, and context-sensitive zoning ordinances, we help communities achieve their goals while maintaining a commitment to public engagement at every project stage.
Services
Master Planning
Transportation Planning
Economic Development
Neighborhood Planning
Corridor Studies
Zoning Ordinances
Downtown Planning
Community Development
Public Engagement
Recreation Planning
Highlights and features
- We maintain loyalty and responsiveness to communities we serve
- Our multidisciplinary team combines planning, design, and building expertise
- We uphold the highest quality standards in every project phase
- Our work focuses on creating lasting positive community impact
- We employ proven public engagement strategies in all projects
What people say
Design expertise
Community-focused
Proven results
Collaborative process
Visionary planning
Services
Master Planning
Our master planning approach considers historical context, population demographics, and environmental factors to create comprehensive community visions. We develop actionable plans that balance long-term goals with immediate needs while maintaining sensitivity to local character and scale.
Transportation Planning
We design transportation systems that align with natural movement patterns and future growth projections. Our planners assess existing infrastructure, develop multi-modal options, and create sustainable mobility frameworks that enhance community connectivity and accessibility for all residents.
Public Engagement
Our trained facilitators implement structured engagement processes that ensure meaningful citizen participation. Through workshops, surveys, and collaborative sessions, we help communities shape their development plans while building consensus around shared objectives and priorities.
Zoning Ordinances
We develop context-sensitive zoning codes and form-based regulations that support community goals. Our experts create regulatory frameworks that balance development needs with environmental protection, historic preservation, and neighborhood character maintenance.
Economic Development
We establish public-private partnerships and create economic ecosystems that drive sustainable growth. Our strategies focus on workforce development, small business support, and creating environments that attract investment while maintaining community character.
Questions
What services does McKenna Assoc offer?
We provide master planning, transportation planning, zoning regulations, economic development strategies, and comprehensive public engagement services for municipalities.
Which areas do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Northville, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Royal Oak, with broader coverage across Michigan.
How do you involve communities in planning?
We use structured workshops, surveys, and collaborative sessions led by trained facilitators to ensure meaningful citizen participation throughout the planning process.
What makes your approach unique?
Our multidisciplinary team combines technical expertise with deep community engagement, creating solutions that balance long-term vision with practical implementation.
