Chinn Planning, Inc. understands state and local level correctional policy, and can bring national expertise in operational and facility planning to its clients. The firm has managed several complex planning projects throughout the United States, including projects in Seattle, Boston, Washington, Dallas, and Baltimore. The firm has also completed the planning and resulting architectural programming for several state Department of Corrections Master Plans, including most recently the State of California.

In addition, Chinn Planning, Inc. has experience in planning and programming of special needs correctional facilities, including mental heath, health care, substance abuse, and women's facilities. The firm has a proven track record in bringing innovative operating and facility options to clients, directing large projects with multiple firms involved, building consensus among diverse groups, insuring consistency throughout a project, presenting controversial projects to the public, and adhering to established budgets and schedules.