…compiled from annual surveys conducted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and statewide Main Street programs, state-level tourism and economic impact studies, and studies that have analyzed the impact of specific actions such as…
Do younger planning commissioners bring a different perspective to their role on the commission? Are there any special challenges they face to serving? We asked younger (under 40 years old) members of our PlannersWeb Linkedin…
Has there been anything that’s particularly surprised you being on the commission — that you didn’t quite expect beforehand? Carla Hansen: It takes about six months to a year to really get the hang of…
What level of interest do younger adults in your community have in planning and development issues? Has your commission made any special efforts to encourage them to participate in the local planning process? Jason Cowles:…
…we?” is more than just these statistics and facts compiled into tables and charts. In planning class, Jim tells his students, “You’ve told me the numbers. Now tell me what they mean.” End of Excerpt…
…most likely be developed using recreation department program registration records. A sampling frame for members of the community who are over 60 years old, on the other hand, might have to be compiled using telephone…
…money. You’ve thought through how citizens will participate, how their ideas will be incorporated in the plan, how the plan will be compiled and presented. You’ve even considered how to bring along community leaders, like…
…of retail facilities within the trade area. Information is compiled on population growth, income, and expenditures by retail type (groceries, apparel, furnishings, etc.). From these projections, estimates of retail sales and square footage demand for…
