About us
CommunityScale is an urban planning consultancy helping communities make informed decisions around housing policy and investment, from needs assessments to zoning to market studies. Our clients include municipalities, counties, regional planning agencies, and developers located across the country. Learn more about us.
We collaborate with communities across the country
Our products and services
Housing forecast
Housing needs assessment using our Housing Forecast model with a narrative report and dashboard.
Housing market assessment
Comprehensive understanding of local housing dynamics combining data-driven analysis with stakeholder insights.
Housing financial analysis
Economic feasibility assessments showing how market conditions and regulations affect development viability.
Suitability
GIS-based analysis identifying areas most appropriate for different types of housing development.
Modeling
Custom statistical, spatial, and economic models for population forecasts, market value, and buildout analysis.
Strategy
Evidence-based housing strategies and implementation plans translating data into policy, funding, and action.
Dashboard
Interactive dashboards for housing plans, market studies, and zoning projects on an open-source stack.
Zoning audit
Detailed review of existing zoning compared to community goals, identifying issues for correction.
Zoning
Comprehensive rezoning, new mixed-use and transit-oriented districts, and interactive zoning maps.
Focus group
Structured stakeholder panels and standing advisory bodies grounding analysis in local knowledge.
Survey
Community housing surveys designed, deployed, and analyzed to capture resident experience and priorities.
Engagement
Public meetings, board presentations, and communication materials carrying work from analysis to adoption.