We collaborate with our clients to establish a shared understanding of the landscape, powerfully communicate vision and direction, align resources for implementation, and create tools for adaptive stewardship of the strategy.
Strategic and Business Planning for Organizations
College Success Foundation, Strategic Plan
Strategic Planning for Communities
Lummi Tribe, Community Vision and Strategic Action Plan
Investment Strategy and Landscape Scans
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Institutional Transformation Assessment Initiative
Foundation for Tacoma Students, Landscape Analysis
Perigee Fund, Paid Family Medical Leave Evaluation
Emergency Management and Public Safety Planning
City of Kirkland, COVID After Action Report
City of SeaTac, Police Services Study
City of Seattle, COVID After Action Report
Northwest Healthcare Response Network, Strategic Framework
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, Strategic Plan Port Townsend Library Strategic Plan
Our work is based on quantitative and qualitative research supported by expert facilitation skills and a nuanced understanding of financial and political realities.
Criminal Justice
SCORE (South Correctional Entity), Financial Alternatives Study
Clallam County, Port Angeles and Sequim Criminal Justice Services and Contracting Study
Office of Financial Management, Analysis of Statewide Adult Correctional Needs and Costs
Health and Human Services
City of Tukwila, Older Adults recreation Services Needs Assessment
Greater Tacoma Foundation, Youth Homelessness Strategy
Education
City of Seattle, Recommendations for the Seattle Preschool Program
Community Center for Education Results, Multiple Pathways to Graduation
Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Facilities Needs Assessment for ECEAP Expansion
Housing
City of Battle Ground, Housing Action Plan
City of Tacoma, Affordable Housing Action Strategy (Governor’s Award winner!)
City of Yakima, Housing Action Plan
Department of Commerce, Guidance for Developing a Housing Action Plan
Transportation
Joint Transportation Committee, Comprehensive Assessment of Statewide Transportation Needs and Priorities of Washington State: Phase 1 Report | Phase 2 Report
King County Metro, Fare Program Technical Assistance
Washington State Association of Counties, County Transportation Revenue Study
Washington State Ferries, 2021-2023 Tariff Review
Washington State Transportation Commission, Road Usage Charge Feasibility Study and Pilot Project
Our approach to community planning integrates land use, economics, and fiscal analysis with comprehensive planning and SEPA review.
Comprehensive and Subarea Planning
Cities of Arlington and Marysville, Manufacturing and Industrial Centers Subarea Plan
City of Bonney Lake, Centers Subarea and Watershed Planning (APA/PAW award winner!)
City of Bremerton, Eastside Employment Center Subarea Plan and Planned Action EIS
City of Pullman, Comprehensive Plan Update
Walla Walla County, Comprehensive Plan Update
Development Regulation Review and Creation
City of Bainbridge Island, Code Consistency Review
City of Chelan, Comprehensive Plan and Municipal Code Update
City of Mount Vernon, Code Update
Programmatic and Planned Action Environmental Impact Statements
City of Bellevue, Wilburton Commercial Area Land Use and Transportation Project EIS
City of Bothell, Canyon Park Subarea Plan + Planned Action EIS
City of Seattle, Uptown Urban Center Rezone EIS
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plans
City of Port Townsend, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan Update
Pierce County, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Update
Shoreline Master Programs
City of Kenmore, Shoreline Master Program Update
King County, Shoreline Master Program Update
Voluntary Stewardship Programs
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We help our clients plan, manage, and sustain their communities through strong public services, equitable tax policies, and thoughtful capital facility planning.
Annexations and Incorporation Analysis
City of Kirkland, Annexation Analysis City of Renton, West Hill Annexation Study
Capital Facilities Planning
Kitsap County, Comprehensive Plan SEIS + Capital Facilities Plan
Port of Douglas County, North End Site Master Plan EIS and Capital Facilities Plan
Renton Regional Fire Authority, Capital Facilities Plan and Fire Impact Fee Study
Financial Feasibility and Costs of Service
Department of Health, Foundational Public Health Services Cost of Service Study
Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, Amy Yee Market Analysis and Financial Assessment Update
SCORE (South Correctional Entity), Financial Alternatives Study
Funding, Rate, and Fee Studies
City of Anacortes, Fire Impact Fees Analysis
City of Tacoma, Impact Fees Study
Municipal Service Delivery
City of Auburn, Fiscal Sustainability Analysis
City of Port Townsend Library, Level of Service Analysis
South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue, Cost of Service Study
We help clients understand underlying economic conditions and their strategic challenges and opportunities, translating demographic and market conditions into succinct policy options and scenarios.
Economic Impact Analysis
City of Edmonds, Arts and Culture Economic Impact Study
Washington State Department of Transportation, Gateway Economic Benefits Analysis
Water Foundation, Snake River Dam Removal Economic & Job Analysis
Industry Cluster Analysis
Washington Global Health Alliance, Global Health Cluster Mapping and Market Opportunity Assessment
Economic Development and Workforce Strategy
King County Regional Youth Apprenticeship Consortium, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship Grant
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, Market Assessment and Economic Study
Market and Demographic Analysis
City of Lakewood, Central Business District Assessment
Port of Chelan County, Commercial and Industrial Lands Analysis Washington State Department of Transportation, Independent Regional Land Use Forecast
BERK conducts program and process evaluations for public agencies, funders, and non-profit organizations at all stages of their program development. We also support efforts to define and assess the outcome and performance metrics that matter the most.
Program and Process Evaluation
King County Housing Authority, Community Choice Evaluation & Greenbridge Learning and Engagement Advocacy (GLEA) Program Evaluation
Perigee Fund, Paid Family and Medical Leave Community Outreach Evaluation
Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, Democracy Voucher Program Evaluation
Seattle City Council, Evaluation of Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Recreation Division
Washington Department of Health, Foundational Public Health Services Shared Services Evaluation
Performance Measurement and Assessment
Tacoma Housing Authority, Children’s Savings Account Evaluation
Washington State Auditor's Office, K12 Homeless Students Performance Audit Washington STEM, Measurement & Learning Framework
Our staff apply advanced analytical techniques and develop robust tools to help clients discover clear and actionable insights from their data. Because transparency and clarity are essential to policy work, we create beautiful, approachable information design products to communicate these insights to a broad audience.
Interactive Mapping Tools and Dashboards
Chelan County, Climate Change Resiliency
City of Moses Lake, Housing Action Plan & Comprehensive Plan Update
City of Tacoma, Housing Market Policy Dashboard (Governor’s Award winner!)
School’s Out Washington, Out of School Time Landscape Analysis - Online Mapping Tool
Puget Sound Educational Service District, Early Learning Community Assessment (read the blog post)
GIS and Spatial Data Analysis
City of Tacoma, Future Land Use Implementation Support
University of Washington, COVID Study 2020
We design engagements that bring together participants representing their diverse communities and perspectives. To be successful, these engagements must meet people where they are at, facilitate thoughtful conversation, and provide a safe place to share ideas.
Online Engagement and Surveys
Department of Commerce, Social Marketing Tools for Building Green Cities Program
King County, Shoreline Master Program Update – Community Engagement
City of Mercer Island, Aubrey Davis Park Master Plan
Alliance for Pioneer Square, 2020 Neighborhood Plan Update
Public Outreach Planning and Implementation
A Supportive Community for All Snoqualmie Valley, Community Needs Assessment
City of Bellevue Aquatics Center, Outreach and Engagement
Pierce County Library System, Strategic Plan
Thurston County, Strategic Plan
Individual and Group Interviews
College Success Foundation, Situation Assessment and Strategic Plan
City of Tukwila, Senior Services Assessment
City of Puyallup, Downtown Economic Development Strategy
A good facilitator finds ways to balance and hear from the dominant voices, the diplomats, and the reserved; allows enough discussion, but not too much; and keeps the group focused on what matters most. They can make meetings more productive and enjoyable.
Committee and Work Group Facilitation
Association of Washington Cities, Public Records Act Work Group
Joint Transportation Committee, City Transportation Funding Needs Assessment
King County, Low Income Fare Advisory Committee and Task Force
Washington State Transportation Commission, Road Usage Charge Study
Retreat and Meeting Facilitation
Bellevue Downtown Association, Board Retreat
City of Shoreline, Annual Council Retreat
King County Prosecutor’s Office, Retreat
Seattle Department of Transportation, Yesler Crescent Focus Groups
Washington State Department of Transportation, Kingsgate TOD Work Group
Washington State Charter Schools Association, Staff and School Leaders Retreat
Washington State Hospital Association, Board Retreat
