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.
City leaders are eager to find a way to keep the lights on during emergencies, and they’re weighing an investment in a microgrid.
New ‘smart city’ programs will leverage technology and education to benefit residents, businesses and entrepreneurs: smart transit systems, public Wi-Fi connectivity, skills and training, public safety infrastructure and safer neighborhoods.
State officials estimate Chico has added 20,000 people, boosting the population from 92,000 to more than 112,000. The city didn’t expect that number until at least 2030.
Annapolis could leap to the front of the green-energy movement if plans for a 16.8-megawatt solar energy facility are approved
Studies have demonstrated a correlation between walkability in an area and property values
A study says Colorado River Basin states can save $859 million annually by with performance contracting to implement energy and water conservation measures
Nearly one-third of large metropolitan area suburbs experienced absolute declines in their white populations over the decade
Despite an adequate supply of dental professionals in Michigan, many underserved populations face significant gaps in access to oral care
The safety precaution would fit in with the city’s larger Vision Zero push
Switchboard allows different city bureaus to post what they need and be matched with vendors faster than a conventional request for proposal
Even in cities that have had rent regulations for decades, such as New York, the issue of affordable rents remains contentious
How can cities counter the higher incidence of flood in urbanized areas?
If teenagers and poor women were offered free intrauterine devices and implants that prevent pregnancy for years, would those women choose them?
American state governments could stand to save $3.49 from their budgets for every $1 that’s invested in IT
As Pacific Ocean temperatures warm and trade winds shift, federal scientists say the El Nino weather event could be one of the strongest on record
The state’s DOT chief recently predicted the road system “is going to shrink”
A transit expert weighs in on why the freight rail model is stronger than our current highway financial model
A study conducted in Oslo, Norway, discovered creating bicycle paths was not enough to get more residents to move around via bikes rather than cars
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