Facility Planning Unlocked for Cities & Counties

This workshop is designed to help city and county teams take a structured, practical approach to facility planning so priorities and facility needs clearly inform your Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and support confident decision-making ahead of the budget cycle.

Through interactive discussions and hands-on planning exercises, participants will learn a practical framework for evaluating facilities, identifying priorities, developing long-term plans, and aligning facility investments with organizational goals and available funding.

Who Should Attend

• City Administrators and Managers
• County Administrators
• Finance Directors
• Public Works Directors
• Facility Managers
• Community Development Staff
• Parks & Recreation Directors
• Elected Officials
• Anyone involved in facility planning, capital planning, or budgeting

Workshop Agenda

Build the Foundation

Organize and Engage

• Define community priorities, service levels, and operational goals.
• Identify key stakeholders and establish a strong foundation for planning.

Assess and Analyze Current Conditions

• Evaluate facility condition, capacity, and utilization.
• Align existing assets with current and future service delivery needs.

Plan for the Future

Define Space and Operational Needs

• Translate service demands into clear, measurable facility requirements.
• Participate in hands-on planning exercises tailored to your community.

Generate and Evaluate Facility Plan Options

• Develop and compare planning scenarios using consistent criteria.
• Prioritize needs and align projects with your Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

Fund and Implement

Fund and Communicate the Preferred Plan

• Explore funding strategies and CIP integration.
• Learn how to communicate plans effectively with leadership, elected officials, and the community.

Implement, Monitor, and Adjust

• Review best practices for implementation, from design through operations.
• Learn how to monitor progress and adapt plans over time.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

• A structured process for facility planning.
• Practical tools to assess facility condition, capacity, and utilization.
• Techniques for prioritizing facility investments.
• Strategies for aligning facility planning with the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Ideas for funding capital improvements.
• Resources to communicate facility priorities and build stakeholder support.

No cost to SCSC members, $50 non-members and includes lunch