A Fresh Start: Bringing a Subdivision Ordinance into the 21st Century
It takes a lot of work to rewrite ordinance. Often, there is only time to address specific problems as they present themselves, leaving the entire ordinance to slowly become a confusing jumble of relevant information mixed with outdated language. Eventually, the ordinance has to be reviewed in its entirety, not just to update anything that was missed in prior targeted revisions but also to create a code that is user-friendly. In the right circumstances, this daunting task can be a fun and informative process that can be accomplished in-house. by Erin Callahan, AICP
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2014 Boles Fire leads to first rural resilience planning process in the nation
The 2014 Boles Fire went through Weed, California destroying 16 percent of their housing and other structures. A year later, the community started a planning process, called the Weed Resilience Plan, which was completed in April 2016. This effort was the first example of a rural resilience planning process in the nation. by Tom Brandeberry
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RTC debuts new bike map with more than 1,000 miles of bike lanes and routes
The 2018 Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) bike map is now available at local bike shops, RTC facilities and community centers.
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Prairie Planner Spotlight - Meet Kim Lee, AICP - Planning Manager for the City of Bismarck, ND
Kim Lee, AICP is the Planning Manager for the city of Bismarck with over 30 years of experience. Reprinted courtesy of the North Dakota Planning Association
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