Planning, Public Administration, and Governmental Affairs are terms which include a variety of activities under the heading of Program Development, and which have substantially increased in number and scope in recent years. Planning has become an essential part of most local governmental program conceptualization and development initiatives, as well as for utility and state agency projects. Public Administration and Governmental Affairs have also become intricate aspects necessary for program/project success for similar clients. Planning, Public Administration, and Governmental Affairs contribute to the Comprehensive Program Development services that BDI provides:

• Local, State, and Federal Governmental Processes and Programs Analysis
• Program/Project Conceptualization and Establishment
• Funding Acquisition & Justification
• Economic Development Program Facilitation
• Capital Improvement Feasibility Studies
• Recreational Needs Assessment & Funding Assistance
• State Agency/Legislation Coordination & Liaison
• Fiscal Impact Studies & Fee Analysis
• Public Participation/Consensus Development Planning
• Development of Alternative Funding & Revenue Sources
• Proposed Development for Third Party Approval

Almost all of BDI’s projects for cities, counties, utilities, special districts, and state agencies require some efforts in Planning, Public Administration, and Governmental Affairs if they are to be successful. Within the last several years, BDI has integrated comprehensive Program Development and Funding into its corporate mission. A result of this addition has been the increased emphasis on public and private project initiation from numerous federal, state, and local assistance programs.