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. Michael is currently employed by the City of Manhattan Beach as its Interim Community Development Director. He started EM|BC in 2024 to further support public agencies in the areas of strategic planning and organizational development. EM|BC also offers guidance and coaching for those interested in public service careers.

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

EMBC is facilitating the 2025 Council Goal Setting Process. The project includes detailed analysis of community satisfaction survey results, facilitating a community forum with active participation, including live polling, and facilitating the City Council’s goal setting workshop.

Client: City of Morro Bay

Margarita Area Specific Plan

The City of San Luis Obispo is updating its Margarita Area Specific Plan. EMBC is evaluating opportunities for Missing Middle Housing in the area and serves as the development lead for the team. EMBC is a sub-contractor to Rincon Consultants in this effort.

Prime: Rincon Consultants

Upper Monterey Area

EMBC is performing public outreach and engagement for the City of San Luis Obispo to gain community feedback about the Upper Monterey Area. This work will include recommendations for policy updates and essential components of a future area plan.

Client: City of San Luis Obispo

Interim Director Roles

City of Manhattan Beach

Community Development
April 2025-Present

City of Morro Bay

Community Development
February 2024 - June 2024

City of Pismo Beach

Community Development
January 2024 - February 2024