Fall 2004 issue cover by Paul Hoffman; copyright Champlain Planning Press, Inc. Issue #56: Fall 2004

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Schools & Planning

Back to School for Planners
by Tim Torma

--- Schools are an important community asset, and represent one of the largest capital outlays many local governments make. Decisions about school construction and renovation have profound implications for towns, cities, and counties nationwide. A look at trends & opportunities, impacts schools have, and the positive role planners and planning commissioners can play. Plus an extended sidebar by Barbara Kent Lawrence on what happens to communities when school doors close.

Breach the Wall of Separation
by Elaine Cogan

--- Insights on how to breach the wall of separation that too often separates planning and school boards.

Safe Routes to School
by Hannah Twaddell

--- Safe Routes to School programs are being implemented in communities across the country. Transportation planner Hannah Twaddell provides a primer on "SR2S."

Dealing With Schools: A Roundtable Discussion
with Glynis Jordan, Carolyn Braun, Larry Frey, and Lee Krohn

--- Four planners discuss issues ranging from the use of temporary trailers to the role of the school planner.

Who Will House Our Children?
by Judith A. Barrett

--- Planning consultant Judith A. Barrett offers her insights on some of the difficulties encountered in providing housing for families with school age children. [A one page "Insights" column].

Also in this Issue:

Preparing Successful Grant Proposals
by Tobin Scipione

--- Preparing a winning grant proposal requires the 3 C's: a clear concept, a concrete strategy, and creative goals. Planning consultant Tobin Scipione offers advice on researching and writing a proposal you and your community will be proud of. With a special focus on a successful Safe Routes to School grant application.

See also PCJ Issue #19, Tomorrow's Planners, for articles on involving young people in planning.
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