2008, Issue 07

Planning's Seven Dirty Words
Brosnan, Lisa

Conference Abstract: Working Effectively with Tribal Governments
Caputo, Dee

Planning and Finance: Balancing Adequate Public Facilities with Other Public Purposes
Dugan, Patrick, L.

2008 Conference Abstracts (continued from Sept. WP)
Ehlers, Debbie

Many, Many Miles from Barrow: A Great Road Trip to New Home in Northern Wisconsin
Finkler, Earl

Op-Ed Article: Embracing Failure
Harper, Michael

The Western Planner Op-Ed Guidelines
Harper, Michael

Planning and Religious Land Use--Lessons from South Daktoa
Putnam, Neil

Conference Abstract: Meetings Made Easy
Stebleton, Brad

2008, Issue 06

Alaska News: Leading Change: Blending Indigenous and Western Planning Tools
Barker, Mitzi

Book Review - The Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City
Brosnan, Lisa

Planning and Finance: Tax Increment Financing Revisted
Dugan, Patrick, L.

2008 Conference Highlights
Ehlers, Debbie

Conference Abstracts (from the conference program)
Ehlers, Debbie

2008 Conference Awards
Guthrie, Katie

Planning Commissioner's Corner - Plan Locally, Think Globally
Kuzelka, Bob

2008Paul MoberlyAugust 23, 2026Tribal Issues, Planning History, Public Finance, Conferences, Planning Commissions

2008, Issue 03

Camus in the Winter, Spring in Barrow
Finkler, Earl

Modeling Downtown Parking Requirements With Planning Support Systems in Sheridan, Wyoming
Hamerlinck, Jeff & Lieske, Scott

Planning Commissioner's Corner: The Basis for a Decision
Weil, Larry

The Role of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in Land Use Planning
West, Donna & Arnold, Josh

2008Paul MoberlyAugust 23, 2026Places in the West, Downtown Revitalization, Legal Issues, Tribal Issues

2005, Issue 06

Working Together to Improve Housing and Increase Homeownership on American Indian Reservations
Affleck, Mary Lou

Planning and Finance Series: It's in the Bank
Dugan, Patrick L.

Conference Abstract: Strategic Planning: Key Steps to Effective Management of Your Organization
Garnett, Joanne

Planning Commisioner's Corner: Trouble in River City? The View from Buena Vista, Colorado
Grove, John

2005 Conference Highlights
Kurtz, Steve

Planner's Toolbox - Working with your County Attorney
Mathews, David

Book Review - The Latest Illustrated Book of Development Definitions by Harvey Moskowitz and Carl Lindbloom, Center for Urban Policy Research
Rolland, Richard

Conference Abstract: Floodplains and Droughts: The Virgin River Nightmare
Sanford, Jody

Developing Municipal Parking Standards: Implications of the Montana Three Cities Parking Generation/Land Use Pattern Correlation Study - Part 2
Saunders, Chris

Featured Planner - Mike Cooper, Director of Planning and Building Services, City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Trebilcock, Sam

Conference Abstract: Design Guidelines/Design Review Boards
Williams, Wells

Conference Abstract: Rural Cabin Development Issues
Williams, Wells

2003, Issue 05

GIS and Public Records Requests
Bennett, Dale

Planning and Finance Series: How to Slice the Budget Pie
Dugan, Patrick L.

Historic Nunamiut Kayak Returns to Anaktuvuk Pass for Restoration
Finkler, Earl

Young Leader Speaks to North Slope Young People
Finkler, Earl

Planning in the Land of Oz
Garnett, Joanne

Featured Planner - Eric Easton Natrona County, Wyoming Attorney
Kurtz, Steve

All Roads Lead to Yucca Mountain
Navis, Irene

Book Review: True West - Authentic Development Patterns for Small Towns and Rural Areas
Pratt, Sue

2003Paul MoberlyAugust 23, 2026GIS, Public Finance, Tribal Issues, Conferences, People in Planning, Hazardous Waste, Rural West

2003, Issue 03

Planning and GIS: Living in an Imperfect (Data) World
Bennett, Dale

Planner's Toolbox - The Question Isn't Whether or Not We Have Growth, But How We Manage It
Daniels, Steven E.

Planning and Finance Series: Policy, Not Pencils
Dugan, Patrick L.

Book Review - The Earth is Faster Now: Indigenous Observations of Arctic Environmental Change
Finkler, Earl

Featured Planner - Jim Gilmour, Fargo, North Dakota
Gray, Cindy

Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program: Neighborhood Youth Serving the Community
Harsin, Stephen K.

Growth Management in Washington: Community Voices in Support A WP Feature Article Series Part III - Historic Preservation and Growing Schools
Simpson, Joan

Growth Management in Washington: Part III - School Impact Fees: Growing Schools and Growing Communities
Stiffarm, Denise & Yuan, Grace

2001, Issue 07

Planning and Finance Series: Management Implications of Fund Structure
Dugan, Patrick L.

Transitions in Agriculture: Preserving the Farmer and the Farm
Embleton, Mary

Planner's Toolbox - What is Your Economic Development Plan, And How Does it Work?
Frerichs, Ben

Conference Abstract: Planning Commissioner Workshop
Garnett, Joanne

You Know You're a Western Planner When…
Kurtz, Steve

Planning Commissioner's Corner - Quality Examples
Matson, Don

Conference Abstract - Innovative Approaches to Traditional Planning
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Abstract - Santa Fe Land Use Challenges, Issues, and Resolution
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Abstract - Working with Developers, A Love-Hate Relationship
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Abstract - Planning the Navajo Nation
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Abstract: Establishing a Design Legacy; Durango and Santa Fe Case Histories
Pitts, Rachael

Featured Planner - Chris Saunders
Sanford, Jody

Conference Abstract: The Impact of Federal Lands on Local Communities
Williams, Wells

Conference Abstract: Planning and Development on State Lands Workshop
Williams, Wells

2001, Issue 01

Letter to the Editor: Oregon Learns a Hard Lesson
Carson, Richard

Conference Abstract: GIS Basics
Hough, David

Conference Abstract: Historic Preservation
Hough, David

Conference Abstract: Access Management
Hough, David

A Can-Do Tradition in Public Works
Olson, Carla

Conference Abstract: Economic Development on Reservations
Olson, Carla

Conference Abstract: Rural by Design Goes West
Pitts, Rachael

Earthships of New Mexico: The Future is Here
Pitts, Rachael

Fly Fishing and Planning
Strozier, Jim

1997, Issue 08

Featured Planner - Andy Epple, Director, City-County Planning Office, Bozeman, Montana
Arkell, Debbie

Conference Abstract: Correction to the Conference Abstract "Planning for Biodiversity" in the September issue:
Crist, Patrick

Planning and Finance Article No. 23 - Fiscal Benefits of Commercial and Industrial Uses
Dugan, Patrick L.

Conference Abstract: Community Vision Session
Eklund, Nancy

Conference Abstract: A Collaborative Partnership for Open Space Planning: The Flagstaff Open Spaces and Greenways Plan
Eklund, Nancy

Conference Abstract: Small Communities Facing Large Impacts
Eklund, Nancy

Telecommunity Roles for Local Planners
McMahon, Kathleen

Las Vegas: Growth, Infrastructure, and Conflict in a Casino City
Moehring, Eugene

Planning Commissioner's Corner - "The Planning Commissioner's Bookshelf"
Olson, Carla

Planner's Toolbox - Recognizing the Best - Planning Awards for Excellence
Skinner, Loyd, & Caputo, Dee

The Navajo Way - Changing Traditions, Changing the Future
Sydenham, Debra Z., & Edwards, Linda M.

Conference Abstract: Using Visual Image Surveys for Public Policy Development
Waido, Ken

Conference Abstract: Current Trends in Zoning Ordinances
Waido, Ken

1997, Issue 06

Conference Abstract: Five Tips for Success in Planning
Caputo, Dee

Planning and Finance Article No. 21 - Is There Any Interest in This?
Dugan, Patrick L.

Conference Abstract: Growth Management and Rural Communities: The Washington State Experience
Faas, Ron

Conference Abstract: Evolution of Yellowstone National Park, Its Future for the 21st Century
Garnett, Joanne

Featured Planner - Bill Arnold, Yellowstone County Planning Department, Billings, Montana
Garnett, Joanne

Conference Abstract: Planning for Biodiversity
Lynn, Susan

Conference Abstract: Historical Jurisdictional Conflicts on the Beartooth Highway
Lynn, Susan

Conference Abstract: Creating Forums for Indian and Non-Indian Cooperation
Lynn, Susan

Conference Session Abstract: ISTEA Reauthorization
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Session Abstract: Lessons Learned in Scenic Byway Visual Assessments
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Session Abstract: Transportation Issues and Native Americans, The Impact of the New Transportation Act
Orsbon, Ben

Planning Commissioner's Corner - The Role of the Planning Commission
Seltenrich, Nora L.

Conference Abstract: Zoning Wars - Public Participation Strategies and Tactics
Spencer, David

Conference Abstract: A Citizen's Approach to Site Development Review Criteria: A Case Study of the Look-Out PUD at Hebgen Lake
Steadman, Stan

Conference Abstract: The Impacts of Expanding Development at the Red Lodge Mountain, Montana Ski Area
Stebleton, Brad

Conference Abstract: Local Economies in Transition
Williams, Wells

Conference Abstract: The Largest Private Property Owner in the Rocky Mountain West Talks Land
Williams, Wells

1997, Issue 02

Planning and Finance Article No. 17 - The Shape of Things
Dugan, Patrick L.

Western Planner Book Review - "Catch and Release - The Insider's Guide to Alaska Men" by Kelly Hegarty et al.
Finkler, Earl

AeRie - Applied Rural Telecommunications
Richardson, J. Jeffrey & Geoghegan, Brian

New Mexico Hosts Its First WP Event in Las Cruces
Stebleton, Brad, & Riger, Jacob

Scanning and Annotating Aerials - It's Now Practical
Williams, Wells

The Planning Impacts of Tribal Gaming in Washington
Winchell, Dick G.; Deveraux, Francis & Habte, Asmara

1994, Issue 06

Planning Commissioner's Corner - Washington's Short Course on Local Planning
Caputo, Dee

Featured Planner - Bob Burke, AICP, McConnell/Burke, Bellevue, WA
Caputo, Dee & Faas, Ron

State Growth Acts in Florida and Washington State, Speakers; Sam Casella and Roger Wagoner
Faas, Ron

Sheldon Gerber Session at Cody Western Planner Conference: Yellowstone Area Planning
Garnett, Joanne

1994 WPR Awards
Kurtz, Steve

Nationwide Participation, Quality Sessions, Native American Track, Lester in Cyberspace Highlight Top-Notch Cody Conference
Kurtz, Steve

Planning on the Net: Internet Connections for Western Planners
Luther, Dr. Joseph

River Corridor Protection
Lynn, Susan

Corporate Migration to the West
Lynn, Susan

Tribal Politics and Intergovernmental Cooperation
Orsbon, Ben

1992, Issue 03

Multiple Needs, Multiple Resources
Bessette, Ted

Featured Planner - Allen Arthur Stiffarm - Director, Tribal Planning Department, Fort Belknap, MT
Desch, Ann

Multiple Realities in a Pluralistic Society
Locke, Hubert

Indian World View
NRRC

Past, Present, and Future: Pueblo Perspectives on Planning
Pinel, Sandra

Tribal and County Planners Discuss Coordination
Solomon, Shirley

Book Review: Planning Small Town America: Observations, Sketches, and a Reform Proposal by Kristina Ford, James Lopach, and Dennis O'Donnell
Watson, Jay

Tribal Sovereignty as the Basis for Tribal Planning
Winchell, Dick G.

1992Paul MoberlyAugust 23, 2026Tribal Issues, People in Planning, Demographics, Politics & Planning

1990, Issue 01

Training Programs for Planning & Zoning Commissioners
Byrne, Abby

Richard Manwaring: New Western Planner Board Member
Conine, David

Child Care Facilities & Zoning Regulations
Crowley, Patti

A Multi-Community Approach to Capacity Building for Local Economic Development
Faas, Ron

Planning Commissioner's Point of View
Short, Norris

Tribal-County Intergovernmental Coordination: Towards a New Regionalism
Solomon, Shirley

A Growth Strategy for Washington
WCPDA & WSACRPD

1986, Issue 02

Belgrade's Affordable Computer
Baker, Joseph

Planners encourage communities to look inward for solutions to woes
Cooper, Mike

Point-Counterpoint: Two Views on How to Plan for Alaska
Easley, Paula & Gissell, J. William

EDAW Investment by Design
EDAW

Legislating Urban Design
Erickson, Donald

Scottsbluff Planner is Western Planner Buff (Fred Alley)
Kuzelka, Bob

Hiring Consultants: Alternatives to Consider
Malley, Adrienne

Makah Tribes Aggressive Tactics Successful
Phillips, Bart

Fargo citizen looks back over seven years; Sees Commission must utilize all tools (Phyllis Bancroft)
Steadman, Stan

1980, Issue 06

Non-conventional technologies for small communities
Bernler, Jackie & Bernan, Sam

Spring Creek, Coal Country, MT
Cumin, Cal

Big Timber, PMG Country, MT
Epple, Andy

DOE's regional office "posture"-all possible help to impacted states and areas
Garrett, Polly

Doomed by progress, rival towns merged into New Town, ND
Mack, Herbert

SoDak tests '603' approach to coordination
Orsbon, Ben

Wyoming gives voice to local government needs
Pernula, Dale

South Dakota bases regional cooperation on local volunteerism & support
Rehfeld, Larry

While up on the slopes a capacity study proceeds
Rubin, Jim

Vail, Ski Country, Colorado
Ryan, Dick

New approaches to small-town renaissance
Schweyen, Bill

Some 'codes' are beyond appeal-Better know your territory
Steadman, Stan

Sweet Grass County braces for 500 new jobs
Steadman, Stan

Meet Dennis Balyeat….tri-state planner
Steadman, Stan

Workshop: Managing Energy Impact
Steadman, Stan

Indian Planners unite for education & interchange
Steadman, Stan

New water conservation study and planning guide commissioned
Steadman, Stan

Users plot rescue of 15-mile railroad
Wilner, Arthur

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