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Issue #27: Summer 1997

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Planning Commissioners "Roundtable" Discussion read excerpts from article order and download article

--- Six planning commissioners discuss the issues facing their communities, and the role that their planning commissions play. Moderated by Wayne Senville, Editor of the PCJ.

Taking on Telecommunications Planning in Your Community
by Christopher J. Campbell

--- Telecommunications is the infrastructure of today's "information economy." Increasingly, communities are seeking to understand, develop, and take advantage of advances in telecommunications technology. An overview of some of the issues in local telecommunications planning.

Street Wise: Sidewalk Essentials
by Richard Untermann read excerpts from article order and download article

--- It's time for all communities to view sidewalks as an integral part of the transportation network. Tips for getting started in planning for sidewalks.

1996-1997 "Building the Future" High School Essay Competition

  • 1st Place Award: Sustainable Communities for Future Generations, by Tim Ruttan
  • 2nd Place Award: The Enemy Population, by Jamie Heffernan
  • 3rd Place Award: Tools of Deliberation, by Elizabeth S. Taglauer

DEPARTMENTS

The Effective Planning Commission:
Controversial Issues Natural in Planning read excerpts from article order and download article

--- As a planning commissioner, how do you deal with controversial projects. Elaine Cogan offers some ideas on how to be more proactive, and less reactive.

The Planning Commission At Work:
The Role of the Capital Improvement Program -- Part III read excerpts from article
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--- Mike Chandler concludes his three-part series on capital improvement programs with a look at the role of financial analysis.

Looking Around:
What's Next for ISTEA?

--- Does your Congressman prefer Ice Tea or Hot Tea? Edward McMahon explains why this choice is so important.

Economic Development & Communities:
Education & Economic Development read full article order and download article

--- Jack McCall explains why quality education is of critical importance to the economic vitality of cities and towns.

Insights:
Planning Commissioners as Advocates for Their Neighborhood
by William M. Harris read excerpts from article order and download article

--- Planning commissioner William M. Harris offers his thoughts on the downside of commissioners acting as advocates for their own neighborhoods.

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