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December 2011 The Western Planner
Call for Papers for the 2012 Conference - The 2012 Western Planner Conference will be held in Billings, Montana, August 7-10. The conference theme falls under the category of what’s old is new again. “The New Old Frontier” acknowledges that current resource development, urban renewal, and emergence of multimodal transportation options have roots in historic activities characteristic of the Old West. Yet even though these modern counterparts have had historic models and examples, the impacts are still very challenging and frustratingly unpredictable. With the same pioneering spirit that settled the West, planners are leaning into the challenges by examining the planning implications of three prevailing issues: the effect of booming resource extraction and renewable and non-renewable energy development on rural communities, urban revitalization and infill development, and transportation choices. Speakers are invited and encouraged to present on any of these subjects. Please email potential presentation topics and indicate whether the session is a single-speaker or panel-style format to Wyeth Friday, fridayw@ci.billings.mt.us with the subject line 2012 WPR Call for Papers. The email should include a brief description of the presentations and the name and contact information of the presenter. The deadline for presentation submittal is February 17, 2012.
Using finance theory to understand the role of local government - Patrick L. Dugan, of Everett, Washington, discusses the role of government and what services should a local government perform. Click here for the full article
Park City tackles climate change - Dave Wortman, of Fort Collins, Colorado, writes about Park City, Utah's efforts on conducting a GHG inventory for the community and developing a “roadmap” for reducing emissions. Click here for the full article.
What’s brewing? - Matt Ashby, AICP, Cheyenne, Wyoming discusses changes to The Western Planner to better address the needs of readers.
WYOPASS holds fall conference and gives awards - Laramie, Wyoming, hosted the 2011 WYOPASS Fall Conference, August 31-September 2, in the city’s newest convention center, the Hilton Garden Inn. WYOPASS announced its state planning awards for 2011 at a banquet held during the Fall Conference at Laramie’s Historic Railroad Depot.
Washington news update and announcement of the 2011 award winners - Brian Frampton, Wenatchee, Washington gives an update from Washington and lists the 2011 award winners. The 2011 APA/PAW Awards Program culminated in the presentation of planning award winners at the Joint Washington/Oregon APA Planning Conference in Portland, Oregon, at an awards panel session.
The Art of Engagement: How do you prepare for public events? - In this column, Lee Nellis, FAICP, Wapiti, Wyoming, returns to the Core Principle for Public Engagement developed by the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation. The first of those principles is Careful Planning and Preparation.
Planning Commissioner’s Corner: 6 Strategies to help overcome NIMBY opposition - Michael Turisk, Bisbee, Arizona discusses ways to handle opposition from those with a NIMBY attitude for “Not in My Backyard.”
Montana works on 2012 conference - Candi Beaudry, AICP, Billings, Montana, gives a news update and talks about the plans for the 2012 Western Planner Conference that MAP is hosting. The conference, to be held in Billings, Montana, “Montana’s Trailhead,” is slated for August 7-10. The MAP Board has approved the conference theme, The New Old Frontier.
Planner's Toolbox: New online tools can help Western Planners - Jon Cecil, AICP, Boise, Idaho, gives several new online tools may be of interest to planners who live and work in The Western Planner region.
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