Regional and Community Planning

NARCOG provides regional and community planning services which improve the quality of life of the people who live in our region. These planning services include economic development and recovery plans, comprehensive plans, downtown revitalization plans and area plans (i.e. neighborhood, corridor, etc.),  Other projects include assistance with urban design solutions, subdivision regulations, and zoning ordinances to help guide the future growth and development of our region. View a sample of recent projects by selecting the title or image below.

Inland Port Feasibility Study

Hanceville Comprehensive Plan                          Falkville Downtown Improvement Plan                       

Hanceville Downtown Improvement Plan

Community Development

NARCOG provides our communities with a variety of community development and technical assistance with this flexible program including planning, project development, and grant application assistance.

Recent Projects include: 

Trinity Zoning Map

Economic Development

NARCOG provides economic development planning and technical assistance to our communities to create and retain jobs through the formulation of economic development goals, strategies, and projects in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the region.  

CEDS 2022-2027

View a copy of our plan - 5 Forward 2018-2022 here.  

CEDS 2018 Annual Performance Report 

CEDS 2019 Annual Performance Report 

CEDS 2020 Annual Performance Report  

CEDS 2021 Annual Performance Report

View Final Plan - Courtland Economic Development and Recovery Program

The agency also assists with obtaining grants and loans to improve the quality of life of the people who live within our region.

Grants

NARCOG provides technical assistance to our communities in the preparation, submission, and management of a variety of grants through our community and economic development and rural transportation planning programs. Some examples include grants for infrastructure, such as water, sewer, stormwater drainage, sidewalks, trails, etc., and community facilities, such as parks, fire stations, community centers, senior centers, and educational programs and equipment.