More than Just a Bridge
Almost all of our communities face major infrastructure projects, whether a new highway, sewer treatment plant, or, in the case of Glenwood Springs, a new bridge. A look at how the process worked in this small Colorado city.
Miscellany
A trove of articles and postings on assorted topics — browse through the many articles listed in our Miscellany category, we’re pretty sure you’ll find several that will interest you.
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Helicopter Parenting
Can we shift instead to a model of facilitating growth, enabling opportunities, without trying to artificially force them to happen?
Do You Have Two Minutes to Spare?
Join me for a scenic drive in our PlannersWeb convertible (Ha Ha!) while I fill you in on some of our latest content.
International Making Cities Livable Conference this June in Portland, Oregon
Coming soon: this year’s International Making Cities Livable Conference in Portland, Oregon — with a focus on how the built environment affects health and well-being from the point of view of health equity.
Healthy Communities Takes Center Stage at APA National
An overview of several of the sessions at last week’s American Planning Association conference that focused on planning for healthy communities.
Coming Full Circle
Antia Rasmussen concludes her series of articles on the small city of Sartell, Minnesota, with an update on “Old Blue” and a report about her encounter with some thoughtful fourth graders.
Ten Things You Should Know About How the Public Feels About Development
In the first of a three part series, Patrick Fox draws on results from his firm’s public attitudes survey on what Americans think of development and the planning process.
Multiple Futures … or Find Your Shoes Before Mom Gets an Ulcer
Today: a lesson in bad math. Why communities make a mistake in using linear extrapolations to plan for their future.
Can “Citizen Planning Academies” Work in Your Community?
Citizen planning academies can provide a good way of better informing citizens about how the planning process works — while also building up a “bench” of future planning board members.
Grappling With the Green Weed
How the City of Glenwood Springs Planning Commission and City Council are grappling with the regulation and zoning of retail marijuana — now allowed under Colorado law.
“Tactical Urbanism” or Public Vandalism?
The concept of tactical urbanism has been around for several years under the terms “guerrilla urbanism,” “city repair,” or “do-it-yourself urbanism.” It generates excitement and enthusiasm from activists, but concern and disdain from some municipal officials.
Why Have Students Serve on Planning Boards?
Have you ever bemoaned the fact that high school students don’t know much about how local government works or the importance of planning for the community’s future? Consider adding a high school student to your planning commission. Lessons from three communities.
A Place to Live, Work, and Play
Sartell, Minnesota is a small community located in Central Minnesota, next to St. Cloud. As part of our Year in America series, planner Anita Rasmussen will fill you in on the major planning issues facing Sartell.
