EM|BC Planning Strategies

Over the past 30 years, Michael Codron has worked for public agencies in the areas of land use planning, housing, public administration, economic development and organizational leadership. He started EM|BC in 2024 to further support public agencies and private firms in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development. EM|BC also offers guidance and coaching to those interested in career advancement.

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Services

Land Planning

EMBC can identify strategies to help your organization realize its property development goals, especially when the path forward is difficult or unclear.

Organizational Development

EMBC can create key strategies for your organization's success, assist with implementation, and measure results.

Coaching

Whether you are looking for your first job out of school or aspiring to become an executive, let EMBC help you find success while staying balanced. (Consultations provided at no cost to Cal Poly CRP and MCRP students.)

Current Projects

Morro Bay City Council Goals

In 2025, EMBC facilitated the Council Goal Setting Process for the City of Morro Bay. The project included detailed analysis of community satisfaction survey results, facilitation of a community forum with live polling, and ultimately facilitating the City Council’s goal setting workshop to arrive at a new set of goals.

Client: City of Morro Bay

Margarita Area

EMBC is working with Covelop to obtain entitlements for a proposed neighborhood in the Margarita Area. The project is designed to deliver missing middle housing - including duplex units, attached condominiums, accessory dwelling units and other unit types - in a new neighborhood with full amenities including bike path connectivity and a park.

Client: Covelop

Upper Monterey Area

EMBC performed public outreach and engagement for the City of San Luis Obispo to gain community feedback about the Upper Monterey Area. The work included recommendations for policy updates and a scope of work for a future area plan.

Client: City of San Luis Obispo

Interim Director Roles

City of Manhattan Beach

Community Development
April - September 2025

City of Morro Bay

Community Development
February 2024 - June 2024

City of Pismo Beach

Community Development
January 2024 - February 2024