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A Unique Approach to a General Plan Update

July 21, 2011 Kevin Gardiner

M-Group recently worked with the City of Foster City on a unique approach to updating its General Plan. 

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EMPLOYEE INTERVIEWS

Olivia Ervin Celebrates 10 Years with M-Group!
Adam Petersen on COVID-19 and What Inspires him
It's a Wrap! Evelyn Ellis on Her Career
Eric Roberts on How Burning Man is an Experiment in City Planning
Christabel Soria Mendoza's Journey to an Equity-Minded Career
Bridging the Gap - From Legislature to Urban Planning With Sean Manalo
Exploring Public Art with Melissa Abercrombie

Olivia Ervin Celebrates 10 Years with M-Group!
Adam Petersen on COVID-19 and What Inspires him
It's a Wrap! Evelyn Ellis on Her Career
Eric Roberts on How Burning Man is an Experiment in City Planning
Christabel Soria Mendoza's Journey to an Equity-Minded Career
Bridging the Gap - From Legislature to Urban Planning With Sean Manalo
Exploring Public Art with Melissa Abercrombie

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