Inside the Summer 2007 Issue |
Planning for Better Roadscapes
by Kate Lampton
-- Whether it's a state highway, a county road, or a frequently traveled local road, every town has main corridors that form the framework around which the community develops. Taking a fresh look at a road corridor, with a particular focus on understanding its natural landscape and development pattern, can lead to land use policies that better meet your long-term goals and objectives. A feature article by planner Kate Lampton (author of Developing a Sewer Ordinance, published in our Fall 2001 issue).
Fitting Roadways to Community Needs
by Hannah Twaddell
--- The product of five years of hard work, a recent report by the Institute of Transportation Engineers report provides a much needed approach to integrating the transportation objectives of roadways with design considerations that take into account the built environment and pedestrian needs. Transportation planner Hannah Twaddell takes a closer look at the significance of the ITE's new approach to planning for urban roadways.
Late Nights with the Commission
by Ric Stephens
--- Planning consultant Ric Stephens explains why the length and pace of planning board hearings can affect the quality of public participation and decision-making.
When Major Players Come to Bat
by Elaine Cogan
--- How do you deal with the "major players" in your community when land use issues are at stake? Observations from Planning Commissioners Journal columnist Elaine Cogan.
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