Planning
Planning is an essential function of local and state government agencies, involving the strategic development of policies and initiatives that shape the growth and sustainability of communities. Effective planning covers a wide range of areas, including land use, transportation, and environmental impact, ensuring that development aligns with the region’s long-term goals. This directory offers articles on planning and related topics like Zoning, which explores the regulations that govern land use and development to create orderly and beneficial urban and rural environments.
Cities are encouraging residents to walk and bike, but their roads are still dominated by fast-moving vehicular traffic
For many counties, rising poverty rates underscore the importance of fully counting residents in next year’s census, since a count of low-income residents will help determine funding available to help them.
According to the suit, city commissioners and the mayor openly explained that they were motivated to pass the ordinance by their personal opposition to abortion.
Transit experts are now looking to public-private partnerships to create smarter, more efficient transportation networks based on data analytics
Pledge will release $5 million over five years to help plan and respond to climate and economic challenges, and invest in needed infrastructure improvements
Watch the webcast of the launch of this important Call To Action that offers strategies for increasing walking and walkable communities
It’s 33 stories tall, airy and bright inside, but it’s the energy-efficient design that makes PNC Tower stand out
Researchers at five universities including Rutgers compare storm models from prehistoric to modern eras and find a dramatic increase in major storm occurrence and flood risk.
Government officials have adopted an emergency plan in case the smoldering embers ever reach nuclear waste, which could lead to a radioactive catastrophe
Mapping the WUI raises awareness of development occurring so people and communities can better reduce negative effects to homes as well as the environment
An Alaska coastal Native village is being eyed as a national model for relocating communities threatened by natural disasters escalated by climate change
Despite more people finding information online, residents are still interested in preserving libraries as key components to community growth and development
Cities worldwide are investing in smart infrastructure projects that incorporate data collection in traditional structure construction and restoration
Worldwide, cities are experimenting with new strategies to conserve water through Internet of Things technologies and innovation.
This award is given annually for creative, sustainable initiatives that protect the health and environment of communities while strengthening economies
A developer that is remaking the Philadelphia skyline plans a $1 billion transformation of a 16-acre swath of the Camden waterfront
Cities across the country are reviewing and upgrading their emergency management protocol to ensure agencies are ready for worst case scenarios
State officials approved $80 million in state construction plans for roadwork, courthouse renovations, sewer upgrades and park improvements in Louisiana
Hampton must build more walkable, centralized “activity centers” to attract a younger workforce and garner economic and population growth in the future
MOST POPULAR
- The big picture: FEMA, DOGE and your local fire department
- ARPA grant helps Kan. county EMS buy new ambulance
- Calif. Fire Foundation raises $20M for fire department recovery grants
- NLC awards rapid grants to 12 cities to boost economic mobility
- ‘Above and beyond': NOLA officials share safety measures for Super Bowl Sunday