About Us
We Plan for the Community
Who We Are
Visions In Planning Inc solves complex facility problems with creative, proven solutions, not cookie-cutter approaches. For over 15 years, Educational Facility Planning has been our core expertise, with nearly 95% of our annual projects dedicated to PK-12 environments for school districts and charter schools. We also bring that same rigor to higher education, municipal, and private sector planning. Our in-house team has built long-standing relationships with numerous districts, many returning to us project after project, because we deliver responsiveness, accuracy, and accountability every time. We don't just plan facilities; we build partnerships that turn your vision into a physical reality.
And What We Do
We deliver the full spectrum of facility planning expertise for school districts, municipal agencies, and organizations of all types: program needs analysis, enrollment and growth projections, capacity and utilization studies, facility condition assessments, and capital improvement planning with detailed cost development. Whether planning a new school, programming a county government complex, or helping a city assess its aging infrastructure, every solution we produce is tailored to your long-term goals, grounded in data, and designed to be fiscally responsible. You get actionable plans that move projects forward with confidence.
Our Clients
The philosophy that guides our organization is simple: strive for constant improvement in both process and product delivery to ensure that our clients receive the best possible planning options, innovation and service.
School Districts (33+)
Hobbs Municipal Schools · Las Cruces Public Schools · Rio Rancho Public Schools · Carlsbad Municipal Schools · Los Lunas Public Schools · Roswell Independent Schools · Las Vegas City Schools · Jemez Valley Public Schools · Lovington Municipal Schools · Bloomfield Independent Schools · Loving Municipal Schools · Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools · Espanola Public Schools · Socorro Consolidated Schools · Jal Public Schools · Eunice Public Schools · Hagerman Municipal Schools · Magdalena Public Schools · Belen Consolidated Schools · Dora Consolidated Schools · Floyd Municipal Schools · Dexter Consolidated Schools · Tularosa Municipal Schools · Melrose Municipal Schools · Santa Fe Public Schools · Pojoaque Valley Schools · Texico Municipal Schools · San Jon Municipal Schools · Logan Municipal Schools · Grady Municipal Schools · Clovis Municipal Schools · Cortez-Montezuma School District RE-1 · BIA Lukachukai Community School
Charter Schools
Six Directions Charter School (Gallup) · Albuquerque Aviation Academy · South Valley Prep (ABQ) · Mark Armijo Academy (ABQ) · Mountain Mahogany Community School (ABQ) · Tierra Encantada Charter School (Santa Fe) · New America Charter School (Las Cruces) · Turquoise Trail Charter School (Santa Fe) · Cottonwood Classical Prep (ABQ) · New America Charter School (ABQ)
Municipal & County Government
Eddy County Fire & Rescue · Town of Pagosa Springs, CO · City of Roswell
Tribal & Higher Education
Diné College (5 campus locations, NM & AZ)
Our Philosophy
Reach Beyond
We never stop improving. Every project benefits from our relentless pursuit of better processes, smarter solutions, and more innovative outcomes. Led by President Colleen Martinez, ALEP, APA, our client excellence program ensures a uniformly high standard through internal review, cross-project innovation sharing, and direct incorporation of client and stakeholder input. We challenge ourselves to look beyond conventional approaches, asking not just what works, but what works best for your unique situation and goals. The result: planning services that consistently exceed expectations and deliver lasting value.
Our Mission
We Plan for Better Facility Outcomes
At Visions In Planning Inc, we empower organizations to create environments where people thrive. We envision a future where every institution is equipped with spaces purpose-built to nurture creativity, knowledge, and growth. Great facilities don't happen by accident; they're the result of intentional planning that anticipates tomorrow's needs today. That's the standard we hold ourselves to on every project, and it's the difference your community will feel for decades to come.
Together Towards a Brighter Future.
The best facility outcomes happen through partnership. We work alongside our clients as an extension of their team, creating transformative spaces that serve communities for generations.