In our latest webinar, Balancing Growth and Capacity, Courtney Powell, AICP, WGI’s Urban and Community Planning Manager, explored how communities can address one of today’s most pressing planning challenges: keeping pace with population growth while ensuring infrastructure capacity meets demand.
As housing shortages and rapid development continue to strain roads, utilities, and public services, many jurisdictions are reevaluating their Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances (APFOs) to promote smarter, more coordinated growth. This session examined how modernizing these ordinances can align housing, transportation, and utility planning, reduce infrastructure costs, and enhance fiscal responsibility, helping communities grow sustainably without overwhelming existing systems.
Key Takeaways from this Webinar Include
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How updated APFO frameworks can ensure that new development supports, rather than strains, community systems.
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How GIS and scenario modeling can help jurisdictions analyze capacity constraints and plan more effectively.
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Practical strategies for updating outdated thresholds to prevent project delays and improve predictability.
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How early planning between developers, engineers, and municipalities leads to more efficient infrastructure investments.
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Why proactive capacity management strengthens both financial stability and community trust.
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Whether you’re a planner, engineer, policymaker, or developer, understanding how to modernize APFOs is key to fostering growth that’s both responsible and resilient.
Watch the Full Recap
If you missed our live session or simply want to revisit the discussion, click below to watch the full webinar recording and explore our download our recent whitepaper publication for deeper insights into the strategies shaping infrastructure planning nationwide.
Explore the Full Report
Download our whitepaper, “Modernizing Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances,” for a more detailed look at how data, technology, and policy innovation are redefining growth management and infrastructure planning across the U.S.
Connect With Our Planning Experts
If your community is facing rapid growth, capacity constraints, or aging infrastructure, WGI’s Planning and Civil teams can help you develop data-driven, forward-thinking solutions.
From capacity analyses and infrastructure modeling to ordinance updates and long-range planning, our experts partner with jurisdictions to create sustainable frameworks that balance growth, funding, and infrastructure performance.
Connect with our team today to learn how we can help your community plan for a more resilient future!
