A terrific 52 page publication for planning board members, condensing many of the key points Cogan made during her 18 years as a columnist for the Planning Commissioners Journal. What’s more, you’ll find each of Elaine’s 25 practical tips illustrated by cartoonist Marc Hughes.

If you sometimes can’t believe you actually took on the job of being a planning commissioner, this booklet will give you some refreshing ideas.

The late Elaine Cogan, founding principal of the Portland, Oregon planning and communications firm of Cogan Owens Cogan, consulted for more than 36 years with communities undertaking strategic planning and visioning processes. Cogan wasonored for her work on a variety of citizen involvement projects.