Overview
The i5Group unabashedly believes that our region is one of the great places in the country to live and raise a family. Whether it’s the historical urban parks of the City of St. Louis, the wheat fields of Washington County, the greenways and trails that crisscross our region, the numerous walkable downtowns of our communities, or the strong corporate and entrepreneur small businesses that take advantages of our multi-modal strengths, we live in a great region with many strengths and opportunities.
The i5Group provides expertise in urban and community planning, public affairs, and landscape architecture to assist communities, organizations, state and federal agencies, and private sector businesses to find solutions that meet their needs, while also adding value to the region.
Recent i5Group News and Updates
The Boone County Master Plan won the 2025 ‘Outstanding Plan Award’ by the Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association. The i5Group was the prime consultant. Learn more at www.OurBoone.com
The i5Group is assisting the City of Wentzville in updating its Comprehensive Plan. The City has been one of the fastest growing cities in the region as is the 14th largest city in Missouri. The i5Group is focusing on land use planning and community engagement. Learn more at www.WeAreWentzville.org
The i5Group was one of the panelists for East-West Gateway Council of Governments Great Streets multi-day workshop that developed recommendations for three projects in Belleville, Lebanon, and Grantfork.
Jamestown Mall Market Analysis and Feasibility Study won the 2024 ‘Outstanding Plan Award’ by the Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Association. The i5Group led a team of multiple consultants. Visit www.ImagineJamestownMall.com for more info.
i5Group Principal, Stephen Ibendahl, was a co-presenter at the 2024 American Planning Association Conference in Minneapolis. The i5Group was also a sponsor of the Missouri APA reception.
i5Group Principal, Stephen Ibendahl, presented at the Missouri Municipal League’s regional dinner in Joplin in on the topic of ‘Building Community Trust and Buy-in for Community Planning.’ (He also squeezed in a little fishing on the way back to St. Louis!)