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Issue #35: Summer 1999

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Measuring Your Community's Vital Signs with Citizen Surveys
by Thomas I. Miller, Ph.D. read excerpts from article order and download article

--- A growing number of communities are augmenting traditional meetings and forums with citizen surveys. A scientifically conducted survey of residents brings in the voice of the public like no forum, newspaper straw poll, or focused discussion. Respected surveyor Thomas I. Miller provides an introduction to the art and science of developing and using surveys. With sidebars from PCJ readers on their communities' use of surveys.

go to Planning Universe posterThe Planning Universe: a Quick Tour
by Michael Chandler

--- Where do planning commissioners fit in the planning universe? At the center, of course, as you'll see in this special pull-out tour of the Planning Universe prepared by PCJ columnist Michael Chandler. With illustrations by Mark Hughes.

1998-1999 "Building the Future" High School Essay Competition

Excerpts from the 1st place essay, "Conserving Our Green Space," by Alicia Hudelson, and the 2nd place essay, "Making the Changes in Our County Work for Kids," by Sara Dzimianski

DEPARTMENTS

The Effective Planning Commission:
Meeting Formats Should Follow their Functions read excerpts from article order and download article

--- A poorly thought out and sloppily executed agenda can hinder the smooth operating of your meeting. Tips on how to better organize your agendas from PCJ columnist Elaine Cogan.

Looking Around:
Why is Everybody So Mad About Development? read excerpts from article order and download article

--- Why has fighting development become a national pastime? Edward McMahon takes a hard look at this question, and offers some suggestions for both developers and planners to consider.

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