about

Who we are


M-Group exists to bring innovative and effective planning solutions to Bay Area cities. We are committed to a new design on urban planning. This new design includes:

  • Very clear communication

  • An enthusiastic and fun approach to planning

  • A commitment to social justice and equity

  • Creating a sustainable future by balancing the needs of the natural and built environments

  • Creating a long-lasting, employee-centered, client-focused firm

M-Group planners have extensive experience providing the full range of city planning services throughout the region. Our planning group brings together a broad range of expertise and substantial real-world experience to help cities plan for the future.

We look forward to working with you and your community. 

 

our story


M-Group’s story is one of teamwork, innovation and collaboration. We grow with our members. Our approach is to foster the creativity and expertise of our planners by providing the right environment for initiative and self-determination. We believe that by supporting our teammates’ curiosity and continuous self-improvement we can create a firm as diverse as our constituents, truly reflective of our in-house talent and potential.

Visit the History tab to browse through M-Group’s milestone timeline.

To learn more about our history read the following 2007 article from The Campbell Reporter: Building Character >>

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Our company culture encourages M-Group staff to think big, have fun, and create great plans for our communities. We work in an open, mutually supportive, and collaborative manner.

We believe diversity enriches us all individually and as communities. Diversity of thoughts and ideas grow from diversity of life experiences and perceptions which are influenced by race, color, gender, language, national origin, religion, sexual orientation and age.

We embrace differences, value inclusion, and strive for an equitable, diverse and dynamic workplace and society.

We commit to the elimination of systemic racial bias in the practice of urban planning by working to reverse the historic use of planning and zoning to segregate people by race and income in order to create more just communities.

GIVING BACK

M-Group believes in giving back and is proud to contribute to causes that support our communities and do honorable work. We have recently donated time, funds, and/or resources to the following organizations:

Access Fund | Cal Poly Foundation | California Polytechnic State University | California Preservation Foundation | City Team San Jose | CPFAPA.org | Critical Exposure | Daily Acts Organization | Habitat for Humanity | Petaluma Small Craft Center | Self Help for the Elderly | Sunday Friends | The Peninsula College Fund | TUGS | West Valley Community Services | World Food Programs | Sogorea Te’ Land Trust


Certifications

Certified California Green Business by the County of Santa Clara.

Certified California Green Business by the County of Santa Clara.

Small, Local, Emerging Business (SLEB) Certified by the County of Alameda

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)