Bond financing can be a complex topic. A better understanding of the dynamics of bond financing is needed to avoid harmful misunderstandings by the media that mislead the public.
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Fairbanks’ air is unhealthy to breathe in part because of the smoke from wood burned by residents to stay warm. by Patrick Cotter
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An informal assessment of how cities and counties are trying to meet the 2014 deadline to have updated Shoreline Master Plans. by Wayne Wright
Read MoreThe columnist returns to working through the Core Principles for Public Engagement. by Lee Nellis, FAICP
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Butte works to become the one of Montana’s newest heritage tourism destinations. by Jim Jarvis
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This article gives in-depth coverage of the 40 year evolution of Oregon’s statewide land use program, created in 1973. by James B. Knight
Read MoreThe columnist points out how to make your next public engagement experience one that produces results. by Lee Nellis, FAICP
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Cammarata was charged with building crucial buy-in while a committee worked diligently through 250 pages of code, word by word, over a period of ten months and 20 meetings. by Brett Walker, AICP
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Arthur C. (Chris) Nelson’s latest contribution to understanding America’s evolving cities is Reshaping Metropolitan America. by Reed Liming
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A Housing First project, Karluk Manor addresses housing for chronically homeless alcoholics in Anchorage, Alaska. By Maryellen Tuttell, AICP.
Read MoreAs tax revenues become more and more constrained, local governments have turned increasingly to other ways to finance services and facilities. One of the more popular sources of alternative revenue is user fees that finance services or facilities by fees charged to use those services or facilities.As tax revenues become more and more constrained, local governments have turned increasingly to other ways to finance services and facilities. One of the more popular sources of alternative revenue is user fees that finance services or facilities by fees charged to use those services or facilities.
Read MoreColumnist Patrick L. Dugan reviews how financial risk in local government involves investing money directly and using capital facilities to promote community development
Read MoreThe columnist offers suggestions to planners about finding the beauty in what they do. by Lee Nellis, FAICP
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An expert introduces a few software tools that even the casual GIS user may find useful. by Wells Williams, AICP
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Regulating people’s animals can raise public ire so it needs to be done right. The article gives a review of regulations in Western states. by Jason Radtke
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Dan Hanson serves as the planning and zoning administrator for the City of Brookings, a friendly college town, located in eastern South Dakota, half-hour west of the Minnesota border. Hanson is considered one of the most respected planners in the state, working on critical legislation and providing mentoring to fellow planners. by Neil Putnam
Read MoreColumnist Lee Nellis shares strategies from a South Dakota planner.
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Climate adaptation planning provides a solution to the historic lack of integration of environmental (natural resource) stewardship, land use planning, water resource planning and economic development. by Gretel Follingstad
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When revitalizing a mixed-use district or building one from scratch, every design decision must be made with the pedestrian in mind. by Michele E. Reeves
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Southern Nevada provides efficient transit for tourists and residents who seek more environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
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