FEATURES |
Planning for Trees
by Henry Arnold
--- Street trees can help define the hearts of our cities and towns.
But too often tree planting programs are based on poor planning
and faulty assumptions. An introduction to some of the basics of
planning for trees.
"Family" Definitions & Shared Housing for Older Americans
by Patricia Pollak
--- Zoning code definitions of "family" can end up barring an
important affordable housing option for members of the
community, especially elder residents. Patricia Pollok discusses
shared housing and explains why it should be permitted.
DEPARTMENTS |
The Effective Planning Commissioner:
When They Speak, Do You Listen?
--- Do you listen to what members of the public say at your planning
commission meetings? Do people know that you're listening?
Elaine Cogan tells why this may be the most important part of
your job as a commissioner.
Ethics & The Planning Commission:
Ex-Parte Contacts
--- When should you refuse to discuss a matter before your planning
board? Greg Dale offers some cautions about "ex-parte" contacts.
Planning Law Primer:
Nonconforming Uses & Structures
by Susan Connelly, Esq.
-- Attorney Susan Connelly explains the basic law of nonconforming
uses and structures.
Insights:
Why Plan? -- A Note from the Trenches
by Bruce D. Bender
--- A planning commission director asks why people -- like you -- want to serve on
planning commissions.
News & Notes:
--- Comprehensive Plan on Local Cable Television--- Awards Program for Well-Planned Development Projects
--- Commissioners Orientation Manual Being Prepared
--- Urban & Community Forestry Program Funds Tree Planning and Planting