Portfolio

Client: Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Case Study: Peak completed an Environmental Analysis for the Lake Whatcom Park/Lookout Mountain Park Trail Plan (Plan). The Environmental Analysis supports the SEPA review process for the Plan. The EA provides an alternatives analysis for the development of the preferred trail system design and other options that were considered….

Clients: Marinas in Washington State Case Study: Peak’s staff assisted marinas seeking permits and lease negotiations from the Washington Department of Natural Resources for marinas across the state. Marinas often face permitting and regulatory challenges when renewing their leases or planning infrastructure improvements. Our team works with marina owners across the state to assist with…

Client: Bellingham Community Boating Center Case Study: Bellingham’s Community Boating Center sought to scope ideas for improving access and services on their waterfront-based location. The purpose of the charrette was to gather input and scope ideas for improving hand-launched vessel access to and from the boating center and Bellingham Bay. Peak worked with the CBC…

Client: The Whatcom Land Trust Case Study: The facilitation provided by Peak, informed the Whatcom Land Trust’s updates to its 2013-2018 Strategic Plan. David Roberts led the Board of the Whatcom Land Trust in conversations using a strategic process promoted by Simon Sinek for organizations to become more inspired at work and in turn inspire…

Client: City of Blaine, WA Case Study: Peak facilitated a Blaine City Council retreat focused on enhancing community communication and engagement and established priorities for the coming year. Project partner and strategic communications firm, Shew Design, informed the discussion by presenting effective approaches to social media engagement. Impact: Peak’s strategic facilitation resulted in the Council…

Client: Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Case Study: Several members of the Peak team planned and led eleven public meetings to gather community input to inform the Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan update. This update was successfully adopted and included a robust community engagement effort. eak assisted us in facilitating community…