The Planning Tool Exchange (PlanIt X) is a community planning database owned and administered by the Orton Family Foundation. PlanIt X embraces an open source philosophy and welcomes contributions from all registered users.
Launched in 2010, PlanIt X is a free, community-driven website designed geared towards citizen and professional planners, community builders, and elected officials. It allows people to find and share resources for community planning and civic engagement, whether they seek ideas for a single new tool or resources to help run a soup-to-nuts planning process.
We will continue adding new functionality and features based on continued user feedback.
PlanIt X is part of a central network of tools databases called the Planning Collaborative, founded and developed by PlaceMatters. PlaceMatters is a non-profit organization that engages communities in more informed, inclusive decisions that foster sustainable, vibrant communities. The Planning Collaborative, currently under development, will consist of sister sites that share tools and resources. The Ecosystem-Based Management Network and Oregon State University are currently members; contact PlaceMatters if your organization is interested in joining.