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About Cedarhart Collective

Cedarhart Collective is a leading City Planning Coordinator Consulting business specializing in providing consulting and advisory services to small communities, organizations, individuals, and developers. I am dedicated to empowering local organizations by offering tailored approaches to ensure they receive the guidance and assistance they need to thrive.

Whether modernizing a floodplain overlay or integrating resilience into your zoning code, Madison brings clarity and confidence to local policy.

MADISON CONLEY

Founder & City Planning Coordinator

Madison Conley is a highly experienced City Planning Coordinator with a passion for sustainable development and community engagement. She has a proven track record of successfully guiding small communities, organizations, and developers towards achieving their growth objectives.

EXPERTISE

Planning Initiatives
Community Engagement
Meeting Facilitation
Planning Process
Long-range Plans
Floodplain Management
Development Application

LICENSE 

Registered Civil Engineer

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MISSION STATEMENT

"At Cedarhart Collective, my mission is to provide exceptional consulting and advisory services tailored to the unique needs of each entity, ensuring they receive the support required to thrive and succeed."

I am committed to fostering sustainable development, promoting community engagement, and delivering innovative planning solutions that create lasting positive impacts.

CORE VALUES:

Empowerment

I believe in empowering local organizations and individuals by providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to drive positive change within their communities.

Inclusivity

Inclusivity is at the heart of our approach, ensuring that all voices are heard and represented in the planning and development processes.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a core value that underpins all my endeavors, guiding us to create plans and initiatives that promote environmental and social sustainability.

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Projects

Project Name:
Conservation Districts of Iowa

https://www.cdiowa.org/# 

Sector: Nonprofit

Position: Planning Coordinator 

Current Full-Time Position

At the Conservation Districts of Iowa, Madison has moved from one of four planners, to now only herself and one other planner in the past year. She is responsible for updating the plans for the eastern half of the state.

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Project Name
City of West Branch

Sector: Public, Local Government

Position: Planning and Zoning Commissioner 

Current, Volunteer

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Project Name
City of Iowa City 

City of Iowa City 

Sector: Public, Local Government

Position: Associate Planner & Certified Floodplain Manager 

Current Full-Time Position

Image by Travis Wuebker

Project Samples, Press Clippings, Media Releases and Documentation Available Upon Request

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