About us

EQUITABLE COMMUNITY & Economic DEVLEOPMENT

We believe that quality projects are based on a community-centered approach, identifying and building on community and organizational assets. We are your partner, more than your consultant. We embed ourselves in your project, and in your organization. Our team and our entire network are available to serve your project. Successful projects are rooted in collaboration, creativity, and a results-oriented strategy.
Our work is driven by a community-based framework and an equitable development approach, valuing public/private collaboration and partnerships as the means to success. We understand the full arc of development and apply that knowledge to the concept development and predevelopment phases of your project — large or small. We recognize the stop and start of real estate work, supporting you through those variabilities.

What is "planera?"

“Planera” is Swedish for the important concept of planning and designing. The Planera Group gives you the framework to initiate and implement your plan in line with your vision.

tERRI HAYMAKER

PRINCIPAL, THE PLANERA GROUP
Terri Haymaker leverages her 25 years of planning and development experience, in the public and non-profit sectors, to strengthen communities, serving as a partner with stakeholders as they pursue their community redevelopment goals. She creates development strategies and facilitates project execution, all toward the growth and vitality of communities and to maximize benefits and investment. Terri’s experience includes managing community planning initiatives, creating and facilitating urban infill redevelopment projects, and directing and implementing community economic development strategies. Prior to launching The Planera Group in 2020, Terri Haymaker led the real estate consulting practice for IFF (CDFI). As their Senior Vice President of Real Estate Solutions, she directed the project management team, supporting non-profit growth through developing solutions to their real estate and facility challenges. Terri served as Deputy Commissioner, Central Area, for the Chicago Department of Planning and Development, leading community planning initiatives, creating and facilitating urban infill redevelopment projects. Terri managed the predevelopment phase for municipal construction projects, including schools, libraries, and park district facilities, as the Chief Planning Officer for the Public Building Commission of Chicago.
Address
111 N. Wabash Av., #100-3262 Chicago, IL 60602
Contact
773.330.7093
terri.haymaker@planeragroup.com