BvP led community engagement and planning efforts to transform three Seattle neighborhood community centers into resilience hubs through solar panel and battery storage installations. This Washington State Department of Commerce-funded initiative aims to provide clean air and cooling during extreme heat events, air filtration during wildfire smoke, and emergency power during outages. Our team conducted extensive community outreach including key informant interviews, community events, and synthesis of related research to ensure historically underrepresented voices shape project priorities. Using the Health, Arts, Parks and Equity (HAP-E) framework, we developed recommendations for emergency services, accessibility improvements, workforce development opportunities, and home resilience programs. The project emphasizes serving vulnerable populations within walking distance of each center, including seniors and people with disabilities, while creating opportunities for job training and education around renewable energy.

BvP is supporting the City of Seattle in launching its ambitious Building Emissions Performance Standards program, designed to reduce carbon emissions from large buildings. Working with City Staff, our team secured $17.3 million in Department of Energy funding to implement this leading-edge initiative, with a specific focus on supporting disadvantaged building owners and advancing workforce development.

We're crafting dynamic communication strategies, powerful stakeholder engagement frameworks, and innovative program designs to drive high compliance rates and ensure fair, effective implementation. Key elements of the project include developing compelling key messages tailored for diverse audiences, designing eye-catching outreach materials, and organizing interactive workshops that bring stakeholders to the table. Our work emphasizes providing targeted support for low-income multifamily properties and buildings serving priority equity communities, while helping OSE build internal and external capacity through staff development, broader workforce development, and work planning.

In collaboration with City of Bellevue staff, BvP provides ongoing engagement and facilitation support to guide the implementation of Bellevue’s Environmental Stewardship Plan. Along with convening a Sustainability Leadership Group comprised of business, non-profit, environmental and community representatives, BvP has designed online outreach strategies to encourage individuals and organizations to take action in support of the City’s environmental and climate resilience goals, led the design of community workshops and Town Halls.

Washington’s Residential Building Decarbonization Implementation Plan identifies policies and actions needed to achieve the State’s residential decarbonization goals for 2030 and 2050. Together with Commerce, AECOM, and an array of stakeholders, BvP served as a key contributor to the development of the Plan, while leading an intensive engagement process that included representatives from state and local agencies, utilities, trade organizations, construction firms, workforce development groups, labor unions, lending institutions, distribution companies, and community-based organizations. This effort helped reveal gaps within the suite of programs currently available to support single-family and multi-family residential decarbonization and provided the broader Plan development process with pragmatic and tactical guidance.

Seattle City Light hired BvP to lead an extensive engagement process associated with updating the utility’s Climate Adaptation Plan. After conducting staff interviews and internal workshops to identify the vulnerabilities of the existing Plan and collecting feedback on a range of climate adaptation strategies, BvP launched an external engagement process focused on gathering input from historically underrepresented communities and businesses. Working with a range of local partners, BvP provided tailored outreach to key stakeholder groups and initiated focused conversations that elevated multiple, critical perspectives on the impacts of climate change.

In collaboration with Dantec Inc., BVP spearheaded a dynamic and inclusive community outreach initiative to help update Valley Transit’s Comprehensive Operational Assessment. This multi-phase process prioritized meaningful engagement, starting with in-depth one-on-one interviews and small focus groups to gather initial insights.

Building on this foundation, recommendations were refined through additional focus groups, an interactive online open house, and a far-reaching community survey. By leveraging diverse outreach strategies, the project team successfully connected with a broad spectrum of Valley Transit stakeholders—engaging more Walla Walla community members than previous outreach processes. This unprecedented level of participation ensured that the updated assessment reflected the community’s real needs and priorities, setting the stage for a more accessible and efficient transit system.

BvP, in collaboration with Toole Design, launched a strategic community survey to shape the future of transit in the greater Darrington area. This initiative sought to understand local transit needs, assess current service perceptions, and identify obstacles preventing residents from using public transportation. As a rural Snohomish County community served by Community Transit, the insights gathered played vital role in guiding future improvements and ensuring transit services align with the needs of those who rely on them most.

Broadview Planning conducted an in-depth existing conditions analysis for the Highway 2 Trestle project, ensuring full compliance with Washington’s Health in all Policies (HEAL) Act. Our team employed a cutting-edge methodology, integrating diverse datasets and screening tools—including Justice40, EJScreen, Washington State Health Disparities mapping, and American Community Survey data—to uncover key equity considerations.

The findings were striking: 75% of census tracts in the study area qualified as overburdened communities under at least one agency indicator, while 23% met three or more criteria. Our analysis pinpointed three major clusters of environmental justice communities: downtown/South Everett, Marysville/Tulalip (including tribal lands), and Lake Stevens/Snohomish.

This vital assessment equips WSDOT with the insights needed to embed equity into project planning and foster meaningful engagement with vulnerable communities throughout the project's lifecycle. By prioritizing data-driven decision-making, we are helping shape a more inclusive and sustainable future for the region.

In April 2023, the former Lake City Community Center (LCCC) suffered significant fire damage, marking the end of an era for this vital community resource. Following the fire, the City of Seattle made a strategic decision to not only replace the damaged structure but to reimagine the LCCC as a cornerstone of public health and community resilience. The new vision involves developing a multi-use building that will house a state-of-the-art community center on the ground floor, complemented by multiple stories of affordable housing units above. To ensure the new facility reflects and responds to the service needs and priorities of Lake City community members, BvP was tasked with collecting and assessing input from hundreds of neighborhood residents, workers, local businesses, community leaders, and other stakeholders about what they would like the design and programming of the new LCCC to include. The input collected through BvP’s engagement efforts provided SPR with a deeper understanding of the community’s recreational needs and informed development proposals.  

BvP conducted a comprehensive analysis of potential governance models to guide Magnuson Park's operations and development over a 25-year horizon. As Seattle's second-largest park, Magnuson faces unique challenges with aging infrastructure and complex regulatory requirements. Through historical research, case study analysis, and detailed evaluation of existing physical and regulatory conditions, we identified five potential governance models that could be applied at the park. These models were further informed by a robust public involvement process that engaged over 1,000 stakeholders – including visitors, neighbors, and tenants – through interviews, focus groups, pop-up events, and an online survey. Our analysis evaluated each potential governance model against multiple criteria, weighing their capacity to enhance community access, improve operational efficiency, ensure financial stability, and elevate Magnuson Park's role as a vital public resource for generations to come.

BvP led public outreach and communications for restoration projects across the 2,500 acres of Seattle’s urban forest located on public parks. Each restoration site had different and complicated public engagement needs and required individual outreach plans and processes, specifically tailored to each site. An overarching, core component of the project was to increase awareness and involvement of urban forests and build the city’s network of Urban Forest Stewards. To accomplish these goals, BvP developed the program’s first strategic communications plan that identified internal shifts in communications processes and operations that helped Green Seattle Partnership team reach their goals to inform, involve, and create an active community around forest restoration and stewardship.

BvP led a community engagement process for SPR to help assess the growing demand for pickleball facilities in Seattle. Tasks included conducting stakeholder interviews and focus groups, facilitating online open houses, and developing a wildly successful online survey that garnered nearly 3,400 responses. Broadview Planning also convened a 10-person Advisory Committee that met discuss potential approaches to balancing increased pickleball access with ongoing public interest in other court uses, primarily tennis. The community input collected through community engagement provided SPR with a deeper understanding of public demand for court space and has the potential to inform associated programmatic and budgetary recommendations advanced by the City.

inclusive and dynamic engagement process, ensuring that the voices of residents—especially the teens who use the space most—shaped the future of the South Park Community Center (SPCC). This sitewide study was an opportunity to authentically and meaningfully engage with community members to redesign one of South Park’s only open spaces and influence the design of the park.

Through a research-backed approach, the BvP Team analyzed existing conditions and provided evidence-based recommendations to improve health outcomes through thoughtful design changes. The BvP team also co-facilitated a racial equity toolkit process centered on the teens, to celebrate the neighborhood’s unique character, and solidify the community center’s role as a welcoming and vibrant third place. The result? A park that reflects community center’s role as a dynamic and important community third place

As part of the ongoing effort to reduce flood impacts in the Chehalis River Basin, BvP, led a targeted community outreach process to connect with rural landowners to learn how flooding impacted their homes and livelihood. Through one-on-one interviews and small community meetings, this was the first outreach effort to directly target those most impacted by flooding in an effort to learn firsthand about the experience of living on the Newaukum River and gather new ideas for both protecting property and restoring streamflow. The project succeeded in meeting the twin goals of gathering community input and educating people on the benefits of river restoration projects, and results were met with enthusiastic support from local residents and the Chehalis Basin Board. Direct community input from this project fundamentally shaped the direction of the second phase of the project that focused on designing and engineering restoration projects with the support of participating landowners.

BvP is leading a groundbreaking initiative to enhance flood preparedness among the most vulnerable communities in Snohomish County’s Stillaguamish and Snohomish-Skykomish river basins. Our data-driven strategy pinpoints high-risk populations and regions, ensuring that those who need support the most receive it.

Through culturally responsive engagement—integrating community events, key informant interviews, and partnerships with trusted local organizations—we have connected with county staff and residents to raise awareness of flood risk and begin designing solutions to strengthen local networks and empower historically marginalized communities.

Our work goes beyond immediate outreach. We are laying the foundation for long-term flood resilience by providing multilingual, accessible preparedness materials and tailored implementation tools. With a special focus on areas where socioeconomic vulnerabilities intersect with flood risk, we are driving real change. This project isn’t just about planning—it’s about action, equity, and lasting community resilience to ensure that every resident has the resources and support needed to face future floods with confidence.

Using Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) framework, the BvP Team led a 20-person Advisory Committee to develop strategic recommendations for improving the city's Design Review program. This process incorporated supplemental focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and an in-depth analysis of existing codes and permitting procedures.

The final recommendations prioritized the intersection of equity and urban planning, urging the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) to critically examine systemic barriers, address the prevailing culture of white supremacy, amplify marginalized community voices, and enhance efficiency in Design Review timelines. These efforts aimed to create a more inclusive, responsive, and streamlined review process that better serves all Seattle residents.

Working in partnership with ECONorthwest, BvP staff led the community engagement process for Housing Action Plans in seven jurisdictions – each tailored to meet the specific needs of their respective communities. BvP achieved this by creating adaptive outreach processes with a variety of successful engagement strategies to appeal to a diverse array of community perspectives. Engagement included community surveys, key stakeholder interviews, social media campaigns, and hosted Town Halls. Stakeholders varied by jurisdiction but often included residents, business owners, school districts, community-based organizations, seniors, youth, churches, elected officials, and other community leaders. Qualitative findings from community input served as a perfect complement to quantitative research, and lent deeper insight into community perspectives on housing accessibility, affordability and other challenges.

In partnership with ECONorthwest, Broadview Planning worked with the City of Kirkland to develop a public engagement strategy for the City’s Comprehensive Plan update process. Broadview Planning’s role included providing key City staff with training and tools to engage community members actively and effectively in meaningful, iterative, and dynamic ways. The final plan had a strong focus on equitable engagement and identified a suite of outreach platforms for City staff to use to achieve a high level of public participation.

BvP conducted a thorough review of the Seattle’s Historic Preservation Program to better understand program participation constraints and barriers, and identify innovative tools and incentives to encourage the preservation and adaptive reuse of Seattle’s landmark buildings and historic districts. BvP staff conducted extensive stakeholder interviews to comprehensively understand potential challenges and opportunities from the local community, and undertook a thorough review of existing policies and processes. Recommendations for improvements centered around livability, highlighting the role of historic preservation as part of a vibrant, healthy city.

BvP led the development of Timberland Regional Library’s (TRL) 2025-2029 Strategic Direction, including a comprehensive revision of the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values. Over a 10-month period, our team facilitated TRL’s Strategic Planning Committee and conducted an extensive community engagement process, ensuring representation across the library’s diverse five-county service area, which serves a population of 540,000.

Our approach prioritized inclusivity, balancing the needs of rural, urban, and suburban communities. We designed and executed a robust public engagement strategy, incorporating staff focus groups, site visits to more than a dozen TRL branches, targeted stakeholder interviews, and a user experience survey that collected over 6,800 responses.

Through close collaboration with executive leadership and the Board of Trustees, BvP staff synthesized these insights into actionable strategic priorities that align with both organizational capacity and community needs. The resulting strategic framework provides a clear roadmap for TRL’s future, ensuring it continues to serve as a vital resource for the communities it supports.

Whatcom County Health and Community Services hired Broadview Planning to provide project management and public health oversight for a first-of-its-kind climate vulnerability assessment (CVA). The assessment addressed two critical climate-related hazards—extreme heat and wildfire smoke—which significantly affect the health and well-being of county residents, particularly frontline communities who experience disproportionate health impacts. The final CVA helps advance health equity in Whatcom County by providing critical context for future program, policy, and infrastructure investment decisions associated with climate change.

BvP developed a policy guide for the City of Bellevue to address potential health impacts from new developments near high-traffic roadways. The guide serves as an educational and advisory resource to support City-led planning and decision-making.

To create the guide, Broadview Planning:
- Engaged experts in transportation, air quality, land use, building codes, and public health.
- Conducted an extensive literature review.
- Identified a suite of effective mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated feedback from multiple reviewers.
- Compiled best practices and recommendations for future city planning.

This comprehensive document equips Bellevue with valuable insights to promote healthier urban development.

As Help Me Grow sought to build an antiracist family support system in Pierce County, BvP conducted a wide-ranging and comprehensive literature review and policy analysis to understand racial disproportionality within the child welfare system, including the lasting harm to families and the suite of possible interventions that could reduce such harm.

Our review identified strategies to:
- Lift families out of poverty
- Address substance use and mental health
- Ensure equitable access to safe housing,
- Make carceral systems more just for families, as well as opportunities for broad multi-sector collaboration.

This work led to an article to be published in a peer-reviewed journal and several new policies under review by Pierce County.

Broadview Planning developed a comprehensive health equity framework and action plan for Seattle's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. The plan is built on a foundation of "just principles" that address multiple determinants of health, including housing, economic opportunity, food access, and community cohesion.

Using an intersectional approach, the initiative defines metrics, strategies, and implementation recommendations that prioritize community-driven solutions and cross-sector collaboration. The plan serves as a roadmap for advancing health equity, with a special focus on historically marginalized communities.

Key project components include:
• Current conditions analysis to assess existing challenges.
•. Evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes.
•. Organizational recommendations for sustainable, long-term implementation.

BvP led a comprehensive 18-month statewide initiative to update and revise Washington’s Suicide Prevention Plan. The process included crafting both the strategic framework and detailed implementation guidance, ensuring a comprehensive and actionable roadmap for suicide prevention across the state.

The project was built on a robust, multi-phase engagement approach, to ensure the perspectives of those most impacted by suicide shaped the plan's development. Engagement included:
- Key informant interviews
- Eight technical working groups
- Regional community workshops
- Focus groups with priority populations and individuals with lived experience
- Consultation with tribal nations

Throughout the project, health equity and cultural responsiveness were prioritized, ensuring alignment with national best practices and emerging research. The final product provides a comprehensive roadmap for suicide prevention that spans upstream prevention to crisis response, with specific goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes across four strategic directions. The plan also includes Implementation tools, including a three-year action plan with specific metrics, timelines, and accountability measures

BvP spearheaded an ambitious visioning process to unite local businesses and residents in crafting the Northeast Pioneer Square Framework Plan. In the initial phase, we brought together a 25-member Steering Committee and nine topic-specific focus groups, tackling key topics like economic growth, public safety, and community engagement. Over nine months of collaboration, we achieved a major milestone—securing stakeholder alignment on a bold vision and strategic goals to drive the neighborhood’s transformation. The next phase of the project is focused on strengthening community capacity and launching impactful “quick wins” to fuel economic recovery and tackle housing shortages.