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.
The project illustrates a rising industry trend of municipalities playing a greater role in funding repairs and upgrades to local infrastructure to meet the needs of their constituents and the local economy.
Rural residents experience mental disorders and drug addiction just as much as their urban counterparts, and their need for mental health services is similar. But rural suicide rates are greater than urban ones, and the gap has grown steadily since 1999.
Detroit’s recent resurgence has led to refurbished downtown buildings, new boutique hotels and an invigorated arts community. But the renaissance has done little for some residents who live in persistent poverty and harbor lingering mistrust after decades of racial upheaval.
The Roadmap for Inclusive Innovation plan encompasses more than 100 projects and initiatives to improve the quality of life for all residents
The Knight News Challenge is offering a share of $3 million for innovative ideas that make data work for individuals and communities
“What are some very successful examples of city transformations by a city mayor’s leadership?”
City planners must take into account a variety of factors when designing and erecting new infrastructure in the community
California state lawmakers adjourned the year’s legislative session Friday without completing major initiatives on transportation and health care financing
Transportation planners are assessing the impact of recent bicycle lane projects using data analytics
The Village of Island Park was awarded a $1.8M federal grant to fund the first phase of a project to upgrade the Village’s municipal storm drainage system
The Call to Action aims to increase walking across the U.S. by improving access to safe and convenient places to walk for people of all ages and abilities
Many cities are experimenting with new infrastructure projects to better weather through the risks of climate change
A study is predicting dire consequences for New England if the region doesn’t improve its energy infrastructure by the end of the current decade
The conversation around a new website project is often focused on updating the technology - which can prove to be a major misstep
LA’s Futurethon was a 48-hour hackathon aimed at inventing solutions to hack the California drought
London has launched a program to solve future city challenges through the development of human-centered solution designs
“What changes occurred - intentionally or not - that measurably improved the lives of the neighborhood’s existing residents?”
Mayor says city will spend $100 million to help build flood walls and earthen berms
A project to refinance and simplify some of the city’s debt has resulted in $900,000 in savings on what would have been interest paid over a dozen year
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