The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) is a governmental agency that provides planning services, economic development services and multiple initiatives for six counties and 84 communities throughout central Alabama. The Commission works through a consultation process with local governments, citizens, non-profits and the private sector in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, St. Clair, Shelby and Walker counties. It is through this process that opportunities and cost effective solutions are identified to assure physical and economic growth for everyone.