Mediation: A New Way to Resolve Land Use Conflicts
by Edith M. Netter
--- Mediation is increasingly being used to deal with difficult land use
disputes. What does land use mediation involve and when is it most
effective?
--- Maps are one of the most important tools used by planners. Learn
why, in the first of a three-part series designed to take the mystery
out of maps and geographic information systems.
Zoning for Family Day Care:
Transforming a Stumbling Block into a Building Block
by Abby J. Cohen
--- Affordable, conveniently located child care is in great demand. Yet
many communities' zoning ordinances preclude, or make it difficult to
provide, family day care in residential zones.
The Effective Planning Commissioner:
Staff Needs a Little TLC, Too!
--- A good working relationship between planning board members and
staff is vital. Elaine Cogan discusses how you, as a planning
commissioner, can take steps to strengthen this relationship.
Ethics & the Planning Commission:
Choice & Opportunity
--- Is helping to ensure that your zoning code allows for affordable
housing one of your ethical obligations as a planning commissioner?
Greg Dale address this question in light of the Britton v. Town of
Chester case.
Planning Law Primer:
Special Permits: What They Are & How They Are Used
by Neil Lindberg, Esq.
--- Attorney Neil Lindberg provides an introduction to special or
conditional use permits, and the role they play in local zoning
ordinances.
Insights:
Lessons From Nine Years on a Zoning Board
by Douglas C. Hageman
--- Reciting the pledge. Explaining procedures. Being prepared.
Returning phone calls. Insights on why
these things are important to do.
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