CITIES & COUNTIES
Develop for the long-term.
Cities and counties are under pressure to accommodate growth while protecting farmland, open space, and the character of their communities.
The decisions made today can have consequences for decades to come. But too often, growth moves faster than alignment, leaving leaders to make difficult decisions without considering long-term impacts. If you’re working to guide responsible growth for your community, Farmer D & Co is here to help.
You Might Be Asking:
Where should we allow growth, and where should we protect land?
Which areas can handle development without harming the environment?
How do we grow without creating long-term costs down the line?
How do we limit sprawl and avoid development in the wrong places?
How do we help residents understand and support these choices?
What planning tools and approaches can help us achieve these goals?
How do we align elected officials, staff, and residents around these choices?
How Farmer D Supports Cities & Counties
Farmer D & Co. helps cities and counties plan for growth by clarifying land-use decisions and development patterns. Through land analysis, mapping, and community engagement, we guide planning strategies that support walkable neighborhoods, incorporate farming and food systems, manage infrastructure impacts, and support long-term community and ecosystem health.
What This Might Look Like:
A land-use analysis for the city or county
A framework for balancing growth with stewardship
Early cost and feasibility review of different growth options
Community engagement and education initiatives
Guidance on zoning, implementation, and public investment
Support for identifying and aligning strategic partners to help move plans into action
A phased roadmap outlining timing and next steps
Potential Outcomes:
Growth patterns that concentrate development in ways that strengthen communities
Farmland and natural areas retained as productive, working assets over the long term
Practical alternatives to sprawl that support walkable neighborhoods, local economies, and quality of life
Comprehensive plans, small-area plans, and policy frameworks that translate community values into implementable land-use guidance
Concepts and visuals that help leaders, partners, and residents understand what’s possible
Land-use plans and zoning updates that communities can understand, support, and implement
FEATURED PROJECT
DeKalb County
County-wide planning framework integrating agriculture, conservation, and community development
Farmer D helped us create a farming-forward vision grounded in reality — aligning farmers, planners, and community leaders around a shared path forward.
Tom Reed — Former Mayor, City of Chattahoochee Hills
WHERE TO START
Cities and counties can engage Farmer D & Co at any stage, though many begin with an early planning and analysis phase. This enables us to surface opportunities and tradeoffs before zoning, infrastructure, or policy decisions are locked in. If you’re facing growth pressure and want expert guidance to support clear, long-term planning decisions, this is a thoughtful place to begin.
Who We Serve
Landowners & Families
Developers & Planners
Institutions & Nonprofits
Hospitality & Retreats
Cities & Counties