SIMPLE (Strategic Integrated Municipal Planning for Local Effectiveness) is designed to empower municipalities by strengthening their planning capabilities and enhancing their capacity to address current and future challenges. By offering specialized support in community planning, SIMPLE provides local governments with the tools, expertise, and guidance they need to shape resilient, sustainable futures. From comprehensive and long-range transportation plans to housing strategies, hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, and more, SIMPLE is here to support local governments through every stage of the planning process.

SIMPLE is more than just a service—it’s a partnership with local governments to help them navigate the complexities of municipal planning. With tailored, on-demand services that meet each community’s unique needs, SIMPLE ensures that no municipality faces planning challenges alone. Whether your community is tackling immediate infrastructure needs or developing long-term strategies for growth and resilience, SIMPLE provides the support to turn these challenges into opportunities for sustainable development.

Core Products and Services include:

• Core Municipal Plans: Comprehensive Plans, Strategic Plans, Land Use Plans, Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Plans: Long-Range Transportation Plans, Transit Plans, Safety Action Plans
• Specialized Plans: Hazard Mitigation Plans, Climate Adaptation Plans, Housing Plans, Economic Plans
• GIS and Mapping: Mapping, Data Visualization, Data Management
• Public Engagement and Outreach: Community Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement Strategies

Through these offerings, SIMPLE equips municipalities with actionable insights and strategic frameworks, helping them to prioritize projects, navigate regulatory challenges, engage their communities, and plan effectively for future growth. By offering a personalized, hands-on approach to each project, SIMPLE is committed to making planning more accessible and impactful for Alaska’s local governments.

To learn more, contact membersupport@akml.org.