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Strategies to reach consensus on controversial wind energy farms: Part two
Published on January 21, 2014
Large wind energy farms can be very controversial. But in some communities they are not. This is the second of two articles exploring some of the reasons why. -
Not all proposed large wind energy farms are controversial and there may be reasons why: Part one
Published on January 21, 2014
Large wind energy farms can be very controversial. But in some communities they are not. This is the first of two articles exploring some of the reasons why. -
Zoning runs with the land, except when it doesn’t
Published on January 19, 2014
While equal treatment under the law must always be a government priority, a number of municipal attorneys believe that zoning approvals can expire if not acted upon within a specified period of time. -
New resource on form-based codes is a practical guide for all communities
Published on January 13, 2014
Municipalities with a small or non-existent planning staff will find this form-based code resource helpful for learning the basics and getting a handle on how to request assistance from planning consultants. -
The Board has hired an Executive Director – who makes decisions now for the organization?
Published on December 31, 2013
In order to work effectively, the Board of Directors and the Executive Director need to understand and support the responsibilities of both roles. -
Code of conduct for your planning commission or zoning board of appeals
Published on December 31, 2013
Adopting a code of conduct provides guidance and expectations for appointed officials in their respective roles as public officials. -
Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a national day of service
Published on December 31, 2013
Find out how you can contribute in your community on January 20, 2014. -
The usefulness of feasibility studies
Published on December 31, 2013
Feasibility studies can be very helpful for guiding a community’s decision-making process. They can provide neutral, third party professional analysis including cost-benefit analysis, alternative options and verification. -
Measuring change in a community with aerial images
Published on December 31, 2013
Utilizing aerial images to measure change in a community can provide a quality, accurate analysis of complex problems while providing strong visual support to assist decision-makers and inform the public. -
Engaging healthy communities for successful community development projects
Published on December 31, 2013
Many community development projects can benefit from promoting their health benefits by engaging and including community health and wellness providers early on in the development of the project.