planning and you. what is planning? helps guide how a community grows and develops u.s. population...
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Planning and You
What is planning? Helps guide how a community grows and develops
U.S. population expected to reach 400 million by 2043.
Considers all resident needs
Looks at the “big picture” What are the community’s current and future
needs?
Examines issues from all angles Social, environmental, hazard, physical
Planning is comprehensive andcommunity-focused, and enablesgreater choices for residents.
What is planning?
Let’s look at how planning impacts you.
How do you get to school or work?Do you: Drive (solo or car pool) Take the bus or train (mass transit) Walk Bicycle Other
Where do you live?
Do you live in an: Urban setting Suburban neighborhood Rural community
What is your residence?
Stand-alone home Apartment Condominium Town house Other
Planning gives you choices.
Where you want to live How you want to commute The type of house you live in Where you play or spend your
leisure time
Planning benefits your community
Maintains neighborhood character
Reduces environmental impacts
Provides protection from natural and man-made disasters
Preserves parks and open space
Helps determine where buildings, businesses, homes, and roads will be located (or sited)
Who are planners? Professionally educated and trained
Visionaries with a comprehensive view
Ability to address the challenges of growth and change within a community
Many achieve certification and advanced specialty certification By the American Planning Association’s
professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Planners address challenges
Housing affordability Commute times Obesity Pollution and air quality Safety concerns Sustainability
Some planning toolsComprehensive plan
Guides overall community growth and development
Zoning Classifying land uses into different ‘zones’
Design standards Set of guidelines regarding the architectural
appearance of a building
Graphic Information System (GIS) Computer-based system for generating maps Think of Google Earth
Learn more about planning
Attend local planning commission meetings Follow planning stories in your community Read planning books Explore planning as a career choice Join the American Planning Association (APA)
American Planning Association (APA)
Membership and education organization
Represents more than 40,000 members nationwide: Professionals, business leaders, elected officials,
citizens, students, educators
Advocates for good planning practices In communities, legislatures, and courts
Encourages engaging the entire community in planning decisions
National Community Planning Month
Annual celebration in October Celebrates the benefits of
planning in our communities. Increases awareness about the
importance and need for planners and planning.
This year’s theme is “Healthy Communities, Healthy People”
Visit: www.planning.org/ncpm
Examples of planning in [town name] Example 1 (add picture if available) Example 2 Example 3
Resources APA www.planning.org Association Collegiate Schools of Planning
www.acsp.org Local planning department [include link information] [Local APA chapter]
ResourcesSuggested reading:
Citizens Guide to Planning (4th ed.) The Death and Life of Great American Cities by
Jane Jacobs High Cost of Free Parking by Donald Shoup Smart Growth in a Changing World by Jonathan
Barnett True Urbanism by Mark Hinshaw
Visit APAPlanningBooks.com for more titles
