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Noted planning historian Larry Gerckens provides a lively & informative overview of 26 planning topics -- from Automobiles to Zoning -- illustrated by Paul Hoffman.

  • Use the top-of-the-page links to access our online version.

  • You can also order an attractively bound and printed hard copy of all 26 letter topics. See the ordering information below.
  • Two ordering options:

    1. Order the published version of the Planning ABC's; delivery by mail: published in an attractive 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch format (60 pages) with a vellum cover. A great resource to have and share with others.
    note: as of Nov. 28, 2007 approx. 35 copies remain in stock.

  • price: $25.00 (if you are a Planning Comm'rs Journal, be sure to take your 25% discount -- click here to activate it, then use your Browser's back button to return to this page)
    -- Government orders can be invoiced; download our order form & mail or FAX.

    But before you order the Planning ABC's, take a look at our special Web offer. For just $2.50 more, you'll receive not only the Planning ABC's, but two back issues of the Planning Comm'rs Journal featuring extended articles by Larry Gerckens.


    2. Order & immediately download the Planning ABC's: slightly different format than print version available above (electronic download is formatted at 8 1/2 x 11 inch, instead of 8 1/2 x 8 1/2, with letters & text on same page; 29 pages).
  • price: $14.95
    -- you will be given a username, password, and download information after paying.
    -- this is a large pdf file (4.7 MB); download time will depend on speed of your connection.


  • cover of Planning ABC's

    Get a feel for the Planning ABC's: sample download of the first four topics: Automobile, Budget, Comprehensive Plans, and Design (pdf file can be viewed, but cannot be printed out).
    -- note: in the published version available by mail, the letters & text are on facing pages, in a 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch format; in the electronic version available to download, the letters & text are on the same page, in a 8 1/2 x 11 inch format.

    If you do not want to order online, you can download our order form, then mail or FAX in your order (invoices can be requested only for government orders).


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