The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has entered into a data-sharing partnership with Waze to arm residents with information about current road conditions and construction projects to ease their commutes around the valley.
Read MoreThe article discusses Albuquerque’s efforts to overhaul its development review process with an Integrated Development Ordinance. by Andrew Webb and Mikaela Renz-Whitmore
Read MoreMatt Ashby, AICP CUD, discusses how components of urban design with other building blocks can create livable places that people return to time and time again.
Read MoreThis article examines the history of the sustainability concept, as well as examples of ways that other jurisdictions have been intentional in their use of sustainability as part of their comprehensive plans. by Larry G. Mugler, AICP, M.ASCE
Read MoreBeginning in January 2017, interesting, relevant and informative articles related to Planning in the West will be available online for free. In fact, the WP website is now entirely reformatted for this purpose – check it out at www.westernplanner.org. The website will be funded through sponsorships. Depending on the sponsorship level, certain benefits are offered. When I, for example, donate $100 per year, I become a “Friend of Western Planner.” If I had a business, I would be entitled to two advertisements and recognition on the website for six months. Please note that the donation is tax deductible.
Read MoreWhat happens on campuses is very important within their communities and planning for those spaces is a challenging and critical function. by Brad Stebleton
Read MoreCommunity efforts to make its downtown a more walkable, attractive destination helped Anchorage win a national competitive award for Smart Growth America technical assistance. by Kristine Bunnell
Read MoreA study of the oil industry’s impact on Utah’s Uintah Basin resulted in a list of best practices that apply to planning and city management in oil country. by Kyle Slaughter and Paul Moberly
Read MoreA planner adds floodplain management to his job duties in rural New Mexico. by Brad Stebleton
Read MoreNevada’s Keep it Clean public information campaign won an EPA award for its impact, innovation, and replicability. by Julie Hunter
Read MoreA placemaking effort looks at the pedestrian and urban design elements in downtown Cheyenne. by Sreyoshi Chakraborty, AICP
Read MoreSince the passage of TEDD legislation in 2013, three TEDD districts have been established in Montana. by Janet Cornish and Lanette Windemaker, AICP
Read MoreLand trusts are non-governmental organizations with a mission to protect key private land from subdivision and development. A review of land trusts’ varied success in the Western Planner region. by Dr. John B. Wright
Read MoreThis article provides important insight into the demographics and trends in planning associated with the millennial generation. by Richard Brockmyer, AICP, and Julia Collins
Read MorePlanning expert Scot Siegel provides guidelines to create your own punch list to help organize code so users can easily retrieve information.
Read MoreThe City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency in Nevada engages residents and businesses to update downtown reinvestment strategy.
Read MoreColumnist Michael A. Harper discusses new lessons learned after this period of retirement.
Read MoreColumnist Jon Cecil offers job search strategies for today’s economy.
Read MoreColumnist Michael A. Harper gives tips on how to handle internships.
Read MoreStarting January 2017, the Journal will no longer be printed or electronically published as a periodical. Instead, articles will be accessible to anyone online on our new website. New articles will be sent out several times a month. The articles will continue to be peer-reviewed and authors can receive AICP credits for publication.
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