Municipal Planning & Community Development Services

Helping Communities Plan and Build Spaces That Matter

From parks and non-motorized trails to civic spaces and downtown streetscapes, Fleis & VandenBrink collaborates closely with cities, townships, and development authorities across Michigan and Indiana to create projects that attract funding, promote connectivity, and support long-term growth.

Hear from Our Past Clients

Anthony J D'Angelo

11:03 16 Mar 25

I had an amazing experience with this firm as far as the professional handling of my business needs. I would highly recommend them if you had a Landscape Project to complete for a Municipality, City, Township or County.

Menacing Banjo

23:38 12 Feb 25

The folks here are very friendly and helpful

Brett LaBelle

12:14 09 Nov 21

They do excellent work, and their employees are courteous and professional.

616 West

14:58 06 Aug 21

J3FFenAYE

18:53 27 Jul 21

Robert LaPlaca

20:34 22 Dec 19

Great people and great service

Michael Gantos

16:21 12 Dec 19

Lisa Radtke

12:59 18 Jul 19

You could not find a better group to work with than F&V! Their staff members are not only skilled in their field, but they are quality human beings. They are great at helping small communities find ways to fund projects and are easy to work with. I am proud of the many projects I have done with them in multiple communities!

What We Do

We help public agencies and institutions take ideas from concept to construction.
Our services support both early-stage planning and long-range community investment strategies.

Communities sometimes need some additional help to achieve their lofty economic goals. That’s where Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) can help. Discover more about our civil engineering and community development services, and some of the engineering expertise we can provide to help local economies thrive.

Our Community Development Services

Visioning & community engagement facilitation
Master planning & park planning
Public space & streetscape design
Non-motorized planning & trail connectivity
Capital improvement planning (CIP)
Grant writing & funding strategy (MDNR, CDBG, TAP, etc.)
Public input sessions & stakeholder coordination
Bid-ready design coordination with civil engineering

Funding Strategy & Grant Support

F&V works with municipalities to make sure funding is in place before a shovel hits the ground. We’ve helped dozens of communities secure state and federal grants, including:

Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF)
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
SPARK Grants and other state programs

Our team assists with writing, budgeting, and matching fund documentation, backed by real experience navigating municipal grant cycles.

Where We Work

Tell Us About Your Project

Start a conversation with our design team. We’ll help you turn your vision into a buildable, fundable project.

Why Choose Fleis & VandenBrink?

Built for Public Works

Our process was developed around the unique challenges of public infrastructure, from stakeholder input to grant cycles and regulatory alignment.

Interdisciplinary Planning Team

We combine in-house planners, engineers, and landscape architects to deliver plans that are not only visionary but also constructible and fundable.

Trusted Across Michigan & Indiana

Our community development team has supported dozens of successful projects across the region—from small park updates to multi-million-dollar downtown improvements.

Take a Look at Our Awards