Washington Recreation & Park Association Conference!
SCJ Alliance is a multidisciplinary planning, design, and engineering firm passionate about creating vibrant, accessible, resilient public spaces. With expertise in parks, recreation, open space, trails, and urban design, we craft site-sensitive solutions that reflect community values while preserving the natural environment. Our landscape architects and planners work with public agencies and park districts to envision and implement park systems that promote health, connection, and economic vitality. From trails to athletic fields, playgrounds, and outdoor hospitality, we blend creativity, technical know-how, and community engagement to deliver inclusive and sustainable spaces. SCJ’s comprehensive approach, combining GIS analysis, stakeholder outreach, and budget-aware design, ensures every project is tailored to the community it serves. Whether designing a regional trail network or restoring a natural habitat, SCJ is committed to enhancing lives through thoughtful planning and inspired landscapes.
Chris Overdorf PLA, ASLA, CLARB
Director of Landscape Architecture
Jon McNamara PLA, ASLA
Principal
Juliana Loli PLA, ASLA
Project Manager
Genevieve Dial
Director of Planning
Kevin Cash PLA, ASLA
Senior Project Manager
Michelle Roberge PE
Project Engineer
Avery Ward
Senior Marketing Coordinator
Kristi Rambo
Marketing Coordinator
Join Us Thursday | April 23rd, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:50a In Room 315
Join Us Thursday | April 23rd, 2026 | 9:00 - 10:50a In Room 315
Chris Overdorf, Genevieve Dial, and Nick Norton Present
Dream Big, Plan Smart: Visionary PROS Planning, Practical CIPs
Communities across Washington rely on Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plans to guide investments and secure competitive grant funding. However, many plans fall short by either creating broad, un-actionable policies or overly prescriptive details that limit flexibility. This session explores lessons learned in striking the right balance. We will discuss how well-crafted policies provide a strong framework to justify investments, while adaptable Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs), grounded in community values and realistic costs, ensure projects are fundable and ready for implementation. Drawing on a consultant's experience and an RCO grant manager's perspective, attendees will gain practical strategies for shaping their next PROS Plan into a visionary roadmap that also serves as a competitive tool for securing funding. The session will highlight how to create a "living document" that adapts to evolving community needs and new opportunities.