together,
we flourish.
We specialize in serving cities, towns, and organizations where disinvestment and opportunities co-exist and the drive for meaningful change and sustainable pathways forward will meld.
Our development approach empowers transformation within executive leadership and community decision-making through an integrative process of catalytic planning, implementation, and funding of strategic initiatives.
As status quo patterns and new investments are released, people and places grow toward their full potential over time.
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~navigating the complexities~
economic
development
Concept to Completion ~ We team to rapidly deploy and execute regional, special district, brownfield and site-specific planning and implementation with expertise in agenda-setting, public-private partnerships and project finance.
community
development
Vision to Vibrancy ~ We create holistic, strategic and customized action plans with resident input for activating community assets through placemaking investments that raise the quality of life.
fund
development
Budget to Balance ~ We bring a funder’s perspective to securing game changing investments. We offer a full suite of services to find, craft, leverage and manage grant awards from federal, state and local agencies and foundations.
~the karnerblue effect~
innovativn
Aligning development priorities with unique community needs through customized integrative solutions for strengthening resiliency and prosperity for all.
collaboration
Expanding awareness through a relationship network focused on a shared vision and common ground for enacting meaningful change that results in a collective impact.
participation
Democratizing the development process by facilitating community voices to be heard and seats added to the table through robust public engagement practices.
where
the public benefits.
$230 mm
Public infrastructure investments through economic and community redevelopment investments at regional, city and town levels.
$8 mm
State grant funds under co-management for economic and community redevelopment at the municipal level.
$15 mm
Federal and state grant applications for economic and community redevelopment projects under funding review.
5,000 residents
Outreach and engagement for quality of life research, master planning, and project implementation across all sectors, key stakeholders, and local residents.
tina rongers MUPP MED
president & catalyst
As Karnerblue President & Catalyst, Tina is responsible for overseeing the delivery of management consulting services and a diverse client portfolio. In this capacity, she collaborates directly with elected officials, senior management, key stakeholders, technical teams, and residents to co-lead the planning, implementation, and funding of pivotal projects and programs.
Tina is a trusted advisor, seasoned urban planner and grant writer with a passion for holistic community change and growth the benefits all, now and for generations ahead. Connect today!
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