Planning and Architectural Services


Planning Services


Planning has been a strong component of Spicer Group for over 20 years.  Our experienced and national award winning planning group has performed a wide range of planning and urban design services for many municipalities, villages and townships, as well as successfully secured over $12 million in grant funding for the communities we work with. 

Our diverse and approachable planning team has assisted numerous communities in making their visions a reality.  Whether it’s a master plan, recreation plan or grant funding assistance you require – Spicer Group has a successful track record in writing successful plans and financing the resulting improvements.

In addition to writing successful plans, Spicer Group’s Planning Group can assist your community with a wide variety of services:

  •  Master Plans and Recreation Plans
  •  Grant Writing/Fund Development
  •  Zoning Ordinances/Site Plan Reviews
  •  DDA/Streetscape Plans
  •  Urban Design
  •  Landscape Architecture
  •  Corridor Studies
  •  Planning Assistance

Architectural Services
A key value-added service that we provide in-house is architectural design solutions. We have state-licensed architects that are experienced in many different types of projects. They have provided valuable design and consultation services for wastewater treatment plants, new educational buildings, various building renovations, housing commission projects, assisted living facilities, industrial facilities and parks and recreation projects. Our architects work hand-in-hand with our professional engineers on a regular basis and trade ideas to develop the best options that fit each client’s specific needs. Typical architectural services we provide include but are not limited to:
  •  Concept Development
  •  Schematic Design / Preliminary Design
  •  Cost Control – Estimate of Probable Cost
  •  Contract Documents and Bidding Assistance
  •  Construction Drawings and Specifications
  •  Facility Evaluations
  •  Historical Research
  •  Energy Conservation Analysis
  •  Computer Aided Design
  •  Americans With Disabilities Act Studies
  •  HUD and MSHDA Experience