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.
Opportunity zones offer tax incentives for those who choose to invest in distressed communities, but there is little oversight of how money is spent and the effect it has on communities
At the 7th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit, keynote speaker Christopher Coes urged several hundred attendees to envision a country in which no matter where or who you are, you can live in a place that’s “healthy, prosperous and resilient.”
By 2040, the site of an old Ford assembly plant will be home to a variety of housing options, office and retail space, public parks and other publicly accessible green space as well as transportation options. The city is expected to invest millions in infrastructure.
The FAA is requiring the update before and if an environmental assessment is conducted as part of finding a solution to the trees
The new project calls for $136 million invested in fitness, wellness and community centers.
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100 speakers and over 950 attendees gathered in Boston to discuss the latest trends and the new energy paradigm for more resilient and sustainable cities
The Foundation is dedicating an additional $64 million to 100RC, boosting the total commitment to the global resilience initiative to $164 million
Leafy, tree-lined streets aren’t just good for property values; they may also be good for your health, according to a new report
The National League of Cities analyzed 100 “state of the city” speeches by mayors of U.S. cities of varying size and region
The National Weather Service warns a rash of record-breaking warm weather has created the perfect condition for blazes in Seattle
New Climate Economy report says local action is among measures that could make up shortfall in emissions cuts from pledges ahead of Paris summit
With the final Clean Power Plan rule coming out soon, many states will begin a thorough stakeholder engagement process to build out implementation plans
When moving your IT resources to a cloud computing model, consider this simplified approach to avoid common mistakes or pitfalls along the way.
A Downtown Partnership are taking a close look at a concept that would involve altering part of Liberty Avenue into what’s called a “shared space.”
Report calls for NYC to phase in more stringent building energy code standards to achieve the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050
The Clean Power Plan poses significant challenges for states that rely on coal-fired power plants for much of their electricity
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