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.
Editor’s Notes & Interviews
Notes, updates, and interviews by Planning Commissioners Journal & PlannersWeb Editor Wayne Senville
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Do You Have 60 Seconds to Spare?
Enjoy our first monthly video update. Our aim: to highlight new content on PlannersWeb.com in just one minute.
PlannersWeb Now Optimized for Smartphones & Tablets
PlannersWeb.com is now optimized for better viewing on smartphones and tablets.
Check Out our New Linkedin Page
We’ve just set up our PlannersWeb company page on Linkedin as a way of providing you with a brief daily update on a key planning-related news story or report we think you’ll find of interest. We invite you to take a look — and follow us on Linkedin.
Our Top Picks for New Planning Commissioners
Get new members of your planning commission started on the right foot with a selection of articles focusing on some of the basics of serving on a planning board.
Now Available: Student Discount Rate
We heard you — and understand your financial constraints. Students can now save over 50 percent off our standard rate for a one year membership to PlannersWeb.com.
American Public Health Association Takes Stand on Noise Pollution
Yesterday at its annual meeting, the American Public Health Association adopted a policy statement on noise pollution. A brief description of what APHA is calling for.
What You Told Us — Responses to Our Survey
We recently conducted a survey to learn more about where our readers come from and what they’re most interested in hearing about on PlannersWeb.com in the coming year. We want to share some of the results to date with you. There’s still time to provide your feedback — through Nov. 8th.
Respecting Our Elders
Editor’s note: To accompany the start of our Across Generations series, an important point about how we refer to older people. There’s a big difference between referring to “the elderly” and “elders,” as Rabbi Joshua Chasan explains.
Three Mayors, Three Cities
The International Making Cities Livable conference featured presentations by three mayors from three very different cities: Salt Lake City, Utah; Carmel, Indiana; and Freiburg, Germany. After hearing them, I’m primed for visiting all three of their hometowns.
Reflections on Portland: Transportation and Land Use & Dead Freeways
PlannersWeb Editor Wayne Senville continues his reflections on Portland, Oregon, with a look at transportation and land use, and how the city has become a leader in the “dead freeway” movement.
Reflections on Portland: Nature in the City & Water
After spending ten days in Portland, Oregon, PlannersWeb Editor Wayne Senville reflects on nature in the city and the role of water. More reflections from Senville over the next few days.
A Tale of Three Parks
Three of Portland’s newest urban parks serve the booming Pearl District, north of downtown. Each park has its own special identity and character — the result of a thoughtful planning process.
