01/12/2024

Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan

Plan Ferndale

City of Ferndale and SmithGroup

Plan Ferndale rethought the traditional process of Master Plan development by incorporating a Climate Action Plan with a Parks and Recreation Plan. The City set out to update their master plan with a renewed focus on comprehensive community equity, resiliency, and inclusivity. The plan process included a robust set of conversations with a variety of stakeholders. These discussions focused on topics around recent redevelopment and the future of growth, scale, character, and density to create clear and implementable strategies within the context of a changing climate. Plan Ferndale focused on fostering trust in local government, creating a sense of shared authorship and ownership in the future of the city. Jurors said, "There were a number of terrific graphics that communicated better than words!" MAP congratulates the City of Ferndale and SmithGroup!