More About Rodney C. Nanney, AICP
Principal Planner, Building Place
As the principal planner and Zoning Guru for Building Place Consultants, Rodney C. Nanney is an innovative provider of solutions to community planning, zoning, and local economic development challenges. Mr. Nanney is a recognized zoning expert and the creator of the Place Zoning model for mixed-use neighborhoods and walkable communities.
He is the creator of the Building Place Notebook, an online newsletter covering planning, zoning, and economic development in Michigan, and the author of numerous “Zoning Basics” articles for the Michigan Planner magazine.
An accomplished writer and public speaker, he also has the all-to-rare gift among planners of being able to effectively communicate planning and zoning concepts in plain language.
What have others been saying about Rodney C. Nanney, AICP?
“Rodney’s forward thinking and his attention to detail combine to make him a leader in the field. He is a visionary. The effects of his work in Old Village Plymouth ten years ago are still having a positive impact on that area today.”
Sherrie Pryor, DDA Operations Director, City of Plymouth Michigan
“During the last year of my tenure as a Planning Commissioner for York Township, Rodney Nanney was brought in to augment the (planning consultant) team. I greatly appreciated and used the objective information and insight he brought to the table.”
MaryAnn Labant, Owner, Science Strategies (former York Charter Township Planning Commissioner)
“Rodney is always in control of the facts and information our planning commission relies on him to provide. I have never witnessed him to not have some idea of an answer when asked a question and he often supplements his answer with additional research at a subsequent session.”
“He has a vast and comprehensive command of his subject matter and offers very conservative advice when asked. At the same time, new approaches to planning and design do not throw him and he can grasp the pertinence and relevance of just about every new wrinkle we’ve thrown at him.
“An excellent consultant.” Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Keith Fineberg (current York Charter Township Planning Commissioner)
“I have had the pleasure of working with Rodney in his capacity as planning consultant for Saline Township. I have found him to be knowledgeable and responsive to the needs of the client. I look forward to working with him in the future.”
Frederick Lucas, Owner, Lucas Law, PC (municipal attorney)
“Rodney is a well educated and experienced planner. His work ethic and ability are an example to many in the planning profession.”
Robert W. Wheaton, AICP, Senior Planner, McKenna Associates, Inc. (worked directly with Mr. Nanney)