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.
If there’s one thing city and public schools officials agree on, it’s that change that will help food insecure residents in Fort Smith will have to come from the top
Forty-six percent of Florida midterm voters said they were very concerned about climate change. Among Florida independents, 51% expressed great concern, slightly higher than independents nationally.
Bloomberg left office with nearly two-thirds of voters saying he made the city better, according to a Quinnipiac University poll, and a long list of important mayoral moments.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of city trends based on annual state of the city addresses from mayors across the country
Growing demands have spurred a diverse array of transit innovations that provide both short- and long-term benefits to local economies
More than a dozen states that opted to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act have seen enrollments surge way beyond projections
The city, long divided into black and white neighborhoods, is asking affluent counties to pitch in
With services like FastFleet, City Hall could optimize its fleet without degrading operations, thus lowering maintenance and administrative costs
Shade ball deliveries like this one occur weekly and by the time all the balls are in place, there will be about 77 million, forming a floating cover
Some planners are calling for a shift away from rigid, conventional approaches toward more complex, flexible ones
Matthiessen recommends incentivizing less car dependence through equitably price transit infrastructure use
The village is considering equipping and training paramedics to provide assistance to victims of shootings before a situation is entirely under control
Partnership for a HealthierJC fosters collaborations among organizations identifying and addressing public health needs and coordinating action
The Growing Green Design Competition gathered community groups, design firms and non-profit and private partners to think of ideas for reusing vacant land
AeroFarms will grow up to 2 million pounds per year of baby leafy greens and herbs in an environmentally controlled, safe, and sanitary facility
The city released its 2015 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report highlighting sustainability projects and achievements throughout the community
In June, the City Council voted to adopt a safety study that proposes 120 projects small and large to make the curvy road less hazardous
Although not a new concept, roundabouts in recent years have become more popular in Florida as part of a push for more safety
Governments face an expanding need to stay on top of and react to trends and innovations that increasingly are disrupting their economies
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