Renaissance Planning

06/25/2026

We're excited to launch our new blog with our very first post: a Staff Spotlight from our very own Sheldon Morris!

This new space is dedicated to sharing ideas, lessons learned, and practical insights on creating stronger, more connected communities. Whether it's transportation, land use, economic development, or community visioning, we'll be exploring the strategies that help cities and towns thrive.

We invite you to read our inaugural post and follow along as we continue the conversation about building places that work.

Read the first new blog post here: https://www.citiesthatwork.com/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-3zaa9-ztcxm

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

05/27/2026

We’re excited to see Renaissance’s Frank Kalpakis, Managing Principal, featured as a speaker in the upcoming Talking Freight webinar: Freight and Land Use Handbook.

This webinar will explore the updated Freight and Land Use Handbook and highlight new tools, strategies, and recommendations for integrating freight and land use planning. The discussion will cover emerging trends, infrastructure planning, and practical approaches for transportation and planning professionals.

Frank will join experts from FHWA, Leidos, and Cambridge Systematics to discuss how communities and agencies can better coordinate freight and land use planning to support future transportation needs.

This is a conversation worth tuning into.

When: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM, EST.
Where: Virtual, via Zoom. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/57hnhyn5

05/21/2026

This month's planning term is...Human-Scale Design!

Human-scale design = built for people. Think: shorter crossings, slower traffic and spaces that feel good to walk through.

At Renaissance Planning Group, we design environments that match how people actually move and experience a place - not just how fast cars can get through it.

When you think of Human-Scale Design, what place comes to mind? We'd love to hear!

05/08/2026

Great transportation plans don’t just sit on a shelf...they get built.

In today’s competitive funding landscape, agencies that can demonstrate project delivery are the ones that secure and keep funding. It’s not just about ideas-it’s about ex*****on.

At Renaissance Planning Group, we go beyond planning. Through our Grants & Program Delivery practice, we help clients align projects with funding opportunities, craft compelling grant applications, and support implementation from start to finish-ensuring real, measurable outcomes.

Port Tampa Bay