Awards

While planning for success, EMC Planning Group. Inc has been recognized for a number of project achievements. The following are selected awards we have received for our leadership and project involvement.

Fort Ord Reuse Plan and Environmental Impact Report
The Fort Ord Reuse Plan and Environmental Impact Report received the American Planning Association's 1997 National Outstanding Planning Award for “Comprehensive Planning in a Small Jurisdiction.”

The Fort Ord Reuse Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared by EMC Planning Group Inc. in conjunction with EDAW, Inc. and is considered a precendent-setting base reuse plan. Former President Clinton used the reuse plan effort as a model for other base closures around the United States.

National Award:
Outstanding Planning Award for “Comprehensive Planning in a Small Jurisdiction”

Organization:
American Planning Association

City of Gonzales Downtown Revitalization Plan
In August 2000, EMC Planning Group Inc. was presented with the American Planning Association’s Northern California Chapter Merit Award for our work on the City of Gonzales Downtown Revitalization Plan. EMC Planning Group Inc., in association with Applied Development Economics, prepared the urban design plan and design guidelines as part of an overall revitalization plan intended to enhance and preserve the historic character of Gonzales’ downtown district.

State Award:
Chapter Merit Award

Organization:
American Planning Association Northern California Chapter

Business Excellence Award

In 2002, the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presented EMC Planning Group Inc. with the “Business Excellence Award” in the category of Professional/Business Service (Under 50 Employees).