Our Services
Providing strategic planning and consulting services that support climate resilience and food security.
Expert Urban Planning Services
Usher Planning & Research, LLC provides specialized urban planning and development consulting services tailored to Belize's environmental, economic and cultural context. Our work supports governments, organizations, and development partners in translating complex challenges into actionable, community-centered solutions.
Our Service Areas
Food Systems Planning & Value Chain Analysis
We help strengthen local food systems by analysing production, distribution, and market access across rural and urban contexts. Our work supports food security, farmer livelihoods and resilient local economies through data-driven planning and policy-aligned recommendations.
Community Economic Development Strategy
We design place-based economic development strategies that expand equitable opportunities, support micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and strengthen local livelihoods. Each strategy is grounded in local assets, market realities and long-term sustainability goals.
Urban Planning & Land Use Guidance
We provide urban and regional planning support that integrates land use, infrastructure, housing, and environmental considerations. Our approach aligns development priorities with climate resilience, regulatory frameworks and community needs.
Regional Food Systems Organizing
We support the organizing of food policy councils, local and regional food co-operatives, food hubs, community-supported (CSA)- and institutional-supported (ISA) agriculture initiatives.
GIS Mapping & Spatial Analysis
Using data-driven insights to inform food access and land-use patterns for more resilient planning outcomes. These analyses support risk reduction, infrastructure planning and investment prioritization.
Participatory Community Engagement Processes
We design and facilitate inclusive engagement processes that centre community voices in planning and decision-making. Our methods build trust, strengthen local ownership and ensure plans reflect lived experience and cultural context.
Project Preparation for Donor Funding & Capital Access
We assist clients in developing fundable projects by aligning technical planning, impact goals, and financial requirements. This includes concept development, documentation support and readiness for donor or development finance review.
Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL)
We design monitoring and evaluation frameworks that track outcomes, measure impact, and support adaptive learning. Our MEL work strengthens accountability and improves long-term project effectiveness.
Our Community Partners
We work with:
Government ministries and municipal authorities
NGOs and community-based organizations
International development and donor partners
Private developers and social-impact investors
Our Approach
Local cultural understanding informed by Belizean heritage
Evidence-based methods grounded in applied social science
A commitment to equity, dignity and community wellbeing
Collaborative, relationship-driven partnerships
Discuss Your Project
Whether you are shaping policy, preparing a development initiative, or strengthening community systems, we are here to help.