About GPG
GPG specializes in General and Comprehensive Planning, zoning and development code updates, urban design, planning implementation strategies, regulatory compliance, and staff planning support for local governments. We emphasize robust, inclusive community engagement—ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in shaping the future of their neighborhoods.
Our Mission
At Gibbons Planning Group (GPG), we believe great planning begins with genuine passion, thoughtful collaboration, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. Founded by brothers Brenton and Michael Gibbons—both proud alumni of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo—GPG is the realization of a lifelong dream to create a planning firm rooted in integrity, creativity, and purpose.
As a sibling-owned firm with over 20 years of combined experience in project management, long-range planning, and day-to-day municipal operations, we bring a well-rounded, dual-perspective approach to every project. Our background as urban planners for both cities and counties gives us a unique ability to understand the needs of public agencies—seeing both sides of the counter and delivering practical, responsive solutions.
Our award-winning work is guided by the belief that planning is more than policy—it’s about building lasting relationships, enhancing quality of life, and creating legacies that reflect each community’s values. We approach every project with a commitment to equity, sustainability, and innovation, honoring the past while embracing the future.
As a sibling-owned firm with over 20 years of combined experience in project management, long-range planning, and day-to-day municipal operations, we bring a well-rounded, dual-perspective approach to every project. Our background as urban planners for both cities and counties gives us a unique ability to understand the needs of public agencies—seeing both sides of the counter and delivering practical, responsive solutions.
Our award-winning work is guided by the belief that planning is more than policy—it’s about building lasting relationships, enhancing quality of life, and creating legacies that reflect each community’s values. We approach every project with a commitment to equity, sustainability, and innovation, honoring the past while embracing the future.
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What we bring to the table
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Managed General and Comprehensive Plans
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Managed Zoning and Development Codes
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Brenton Gibbons
Principal/Co-owner
Brent Gibbons, AICP, is a Principal and Co-Owner of Gibbons Planning Group with over 13 years of planning and architectural experience who specializes in comprehensive planning projects including general plans, zoning codes, urban design standards and guidelines, and housing elements. Brent has a holistic view of planning having both worked for local municipalities and currently as a long-range planning consultant.
Brent’s approach to planning is multi-faceted and includes a strong focus on community engagement and interaction in the planning process to ensure all voices are heard. He actively works to foster educational opportunities on all his projects to ensure communities, elected officials, and local staff have a better understanding of planning practice and how it affects them. Brent is currently one of the leading planners in the State on drafting, updating, and managing zoning codes, and is consistently on the forefront of bringing new and innovative ideas to this practice area.
In addition, our Principal and Co-Owner Brenton Gibbons previously led a course at the University of California at Davis with Martha Miller, AICP, on zoning and development regulations, and how to comprehensively update your zoning code.
Brent’s approach to planning is multi-faceted and includes a strong focus on community engagement and interaction in the planning process to ensure all voices are heard. He actively works to foster educational opportunities on all his projects to ensure communities, elected officials, and local staff have a better understanding of planning practice and how it affects them. Brent is currently one of the leading planners in the State on drafting, updating, and managing zoning codes, and is consistently on the forefront of bringing new and innovative ideas to this practice area.
In addition, our Principal and Co-Owner Brenton Gibbons previously led a course at the University of California at Davis with Martha Miller, AICP, on zoning and development regulations, and how to comprehensively update your zoning code.
Michael Gibbons
Principal/Co-owner
Michael Gibbons is a Principal and Co-Owner of Gibbons Planning Group, with extensive experience in long-range planning and project management. He leads a diverse range of projects including general plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances, special planning studies, and environmental justice efforts across California.
Michael specializes in land use planning, zoning regulations, urban design, historic preservation, design standards, and inclusive community engagement—particularly in working with disadvantaged communities. His background includes experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as in law enforcement, giving him a unique, multidimensional perspective on planning. This broad lens allows him to craft plans that are not only visionary but also user-friendly and grounded in real-world implementation.
In addition to his professional work, Michael serves as a Council Member on the Arden-Arcade Community Planning Advisory Council (CPAC) in Sacramento County, where he helps ensure community voices are central to land use decisions and long-range planning efforts. He is also an active contributor to the Sacramento Valley Section of the American Planning Association (APA), including participating in local speaker series to share insights and best practices.
Michael specializes in land use planning, zoning regulations, urban design, historic preservation, design standards, and inclusive community engagement—particularly in working with disadvantaged communities. His background includes experience in both the public and private sectors, as well as in law enforcement, giving him a unique, multidimensional perspective on planning. This broad lens allows him to craft plans that are not only visionary but also user-friendly and grounded in real-world implementation.
In addition to his professional work, Michael serves as a Council Member on the Arden-Arcade Community Planning Advisory Council (CPAC) in Sacramento County, where he helps ensure community voices are central to land use decisions and long-range planning efforts. He is also an active contributor to the Sacramento Valley Section of the American Planning Association (APA), including participating in local speaker series to share insights and best practices.
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