Posts tagged Zoning
2008, Issue 08

Sustainability and Stewardship: Reflections from the Spokane Regional APA Conference
Cecil, Jon

Planning and Finance: Going Through Phases
Dugan, Patrick, L.

Book Review - Hope Dies Last: Keeping The Faith In Difficult Times By Studs Terkel, 2003
Faas, Ron

Designing America's Wildlife Highway: Montana's U.S. Highway 93
Jones, Grant; Parker, Cory & Scott, Charlie

Support Your Local Planner
Kurtz, Steve

Planner's Toolbox - Shed Wars
Towler, Bill

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2007, Issue 08

Planning and Finance Series: A Tale of Two Cities
Dugan, Patrick, L.

Planning Commissioner's Corner - WP Articles Designed to Help Planning Commissioners
Frampton, Brian

WP Opinion Editorial: Getting to and Staying With "No"
Harper, Michael

Conference Abstract: Planning by Design in Community: Making Great Places
Harper, Michael

Featured Planners - Washoe County Community Development's Advance Planning Staff: Part Two
Harper, Michael

Conference Abstract: Geographical Character Based Planning
Harper, Michael

The Western Planner Op-Ed Guidelines
Harper, Michael

What's Your Sign? Adopting LED Sign Regulations
Pak, Michelle & Richway, Robert

New Zoning Supports 2,000 Year-Old Oasis
Pitts, Rachael

Conference Abstract: 2010 Census Preparations
Sanford, Jody

Conference Abstract: Noise Compatible Land Use Planning
Williams, Wells

Conference Abstract: Demographic Analysis Case Study
Williams, Wells

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2006, Issue 05

Manage or Evacuate Your Floodplains - Part 1
Barnett, Don

Planning and Finance Series: Paying Development's Way
Dugan, Patrick L.

Emergency Planner
Markus, Mike

Traffic Calming in Longmont: The How's and the Why's
Ortiz, Ben

Back From St. Bernard, Louisiana
Racine, Joe

Planning Commissioner's Corner - Defensible Space: The High-Density Residential Dilemma
Ramos, Jason

Planner's Toolbox - Temporary Use Permits
Towler, Bill

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2005, Issue 05

Planner's Toolbox - Bucking the RFP System: A Wyoming Take on Requests for Proposal
Ashby, Matt

Featured Planner - A. Lyn Barnett, Environmental Review Services Branch Chief, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Avance, Theresa

Planning and Finance Series: The California Housing "Crisis"
Dugan, Patrick L.

Cooper Island Climate Change, Invading Puffins, and Polar Bears
Finkler, Earl

28th Edition of Alaska Almanac Filled with Facts, Contacts, and a Good Dose of Alaskan Humor
Finkler, Earl

BBC Reporters Bring Northern Lights Sounds to Barrow, Alaska
Finkler, Earl

Recognizing Signs of Trouble--Survival Strategies
Frost, Jessica

The Variance Conundrum: Flexiblity Versus Hardship
McCormick, Alan

The Going Back to School Initiative: Part Two
Stebleton, Brad

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2004, Issue 06

Conference Abstract: Washington State's Growth Management Act
Caputo, Dee

Planning and Finance Series: Getting it Right
Dugan, Patrick L.

2004 Conference Awards
Kurtz, Steve

Silver Celebration on the Clark Fork - 2004 WP Conference Highlights
Kurtz, Steve

Planner's Toolbox: Integrity of Decisions and the Decision-Making Process
Orsbon, Ben

Into the Lair of the Feds: A Western Planner's Adventure in Federal Lands Planning
Sizemore, Ken

WPR Endowment Fund Created
Waido, Ken

Conference Abstract: Positioning Communities and Regions for Economic Growth
Weil, Larry

Conference Abstract: Innovative and Flexible Zoning Controls: Legal and Planning Issues
Weil, Larry

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2002, Issue 02

Mustang Ranch: Brothel's Demise Gives Rise to Housing Cooperative
Brekhus, Jenny

Planning Commissioner's Corner - Let's Talk About the "Z" Word
Cole, Dave

Planning and Finance Series: Look Out, Here Comes the Auditor
Dugan, Patrick L.

Featured Planner - Bob Blanchard, Community Development Director, Grand Junction, Colorado
Faas, Ron

Planner's Toolbox - Consider the Big Picture When Reviewing Site Plans
Hough, David

South Dakota Access Management, A Work in Progress, Cooperation will be Key to Success
Laughlin, Rick

The Long-View
Luther, Dr. Joseph

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2000, Issue 07

Planning Commissioner's Corner - SEPA Changes on the Horizon
Caputo, Dee

Featured Planner - Rick Hartz, Beaverhead, Montana
Cornish, Janet

Planning and Finance Series: More on Property Taxes: Part Two
Dugan, Patrick L.

2000 WP Conference-Remembering Twenty Years of Success, Spearfish, South Dakota
Kurtz, Steve

Initiative 256 - Citizens Petition for Colorado Constitutional Amendment Mandating Management of Growth
Waido, Ken

Book Review - Lehman's Zoning Trilogy, 1999 Millenium Edition by Bob Lehman
Williams, Wells

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1998, Issue 06

Planning and Finance Series (Article 30) - Sprawl and the Cost of Fire Services
Dugan, Patrick L.

Conference Abstract: Diagnosing Your County's Economic Performance
Faas, Ron

Conference Abstract: Ethics for the Everyday Planner and Commissioner
Garnett, Joanne

Conference Abstract: Natural Areas and Forests in Urban Areas
Hough, David

1998 Western Planner/PAW Conference Summary and Awards
Kurtz, Steve

Featured Planner - Dr. Ron Faas, Professor, Washington State University Cooperative Extension
Kurtz, Steve

Resort Exposure - Roslyn, Washington
Moen, Brandon J.

Conference Session Abstract: Transportation Sessions - Designing Walkable/Livable Communities Through Roadway Design
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Session Abstract: Transportation Session - Implementing Green Streets - The Latest Tools
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Session Abstract: Transportation Sessions - Reducing the Rush
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Session Abstract: Transportation Sessions - Transportation Planning and NEPA - Can They Work Together?
Orsbon, Ben

Conference Abstract: Lessons from Federal Resource Planning
Spencer, David

Planner's Toolbox - Administrative Adjustments
Towler, Bill

Conference Abstract: Karen B. Smith Symposium, Part One Economics in Transition: Old West Myths/New West Realities
Weil, Larry

Planning Commissioner's Corner - Partnerships
Williams, Wells

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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

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1993, Issue 07

GIS Supports Garbage Hauler Franchising in Portland
Anderson, Don

Non-Traditional Jobs for Traditional Planners
Finkler, Earl

Planning for The World's Oldest Profession
Harper, Michael & Wynes, Ed

Investing in Collaborative Negotiation Training in Cowlitz County, Washington
Lemieux, Joan & Lovrich, Nicholas & Fredericksen, Patricia

Featured Planner - Ed Wynes Director, Humboldt County Regional Planning Commission, Winnemucca, Nevada
Lynn, Susan

New Micro-County in Nevada comprised of Five "Box" Cities
Matson, Don

South Dakota Enhancement Program
Orsbon, Ben

Toward a "Living" Future
Wood, Sandra

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1992, Issue 01

Planner's Toolbox - Sign Code Revisions in Homer, Alaska
Bechtol,. Eileen

Regional Sold Waste Planning in North Dakota
Gilmour, Jim

Featured Planner - Cass County Planning Commission & Tom Fischer
Haugen, Earl

Big Sky Plan: Open Space and Affordable Housing
Johnson, Randall

Planner's Toolbox - Casper Takes a Bold Step to Enforce Ordinance Violations
LeClere, Shelley

Why Change Existing Regulations?
Waido, Ken & Frank, Joe

Lake Roosevelt Forum
Watson, Louise

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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

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1989, Issue 02

Springdale Considers Sign and Architectural Standards
Conine, David

Center for The New West: An Interview with Philip M. Burgess Part Two
Conine, David

Chums- Profile of a Model Rural Business
Conine, David

The Rural West? Look Again, Study Says
Conine, David

EWU Planning Programs Receive Wiche Status for the Graduate Program, APA Accreditation, and Celebrate Anniversaries
Faas, Ron

Planners Are Invited to Experience The Mystique of Western Idaho
Johnson, Margaret

Book Review - Flexible Zoning by Douglas Porter, Patrick Phillips, and Terry Lassar
Nellis, Lee

County Transportation Planning in N.D.
Schmidt, Norlyn

Planners Help Gun Down Shooting Range Legislation
Smith, Jeffrey N.

Volunteers Without Time to Spare Needed
Steadman, Stan

The Western Planner is Of/By/For You, the Reader
Waido, Ken

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1988, Issue 02

Siegan nomination to federal appeals court stirs ire
CLPI

Everett, Washington is in the spotlight....from timber to high tech
Doughty, Gary

Sioux Falls, South Dakota seeks to avoid crisis through Pre-planning for solid waste management
Morris, Greg

An Idaho experiment....Mixing performance and traditional zoning
Nellis, Lee & Gilchrist, W.R.

Economic Development is on everybody's mind in North Dakota
Rodenbiker, Jo Ann

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1987, Issue 06

Alice in Wonderland: The Cheshire Cat's Guide to Zoning for New Public Officials
McClendon, Bruce

Univ of Utah Professor Morris E. Johnson Retires: Reflections on 25 Years of SLC Development
Steadman, Stan

Idaho Solution to Air Pollution
Tredinnick, Dell

Tale of Two Nebraska Cities Meeting Economic Challenges: Broken Bow & Eustis
Wall, Milan & Luther, Vicki

John Stein: Alaska Planner Becomes Power Broker
Williams, Wells

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1985, Issue 05

Putting it all together: Economic development in a rural setting
Aiguire, Frank

Information implications unclear for planners
Brown, Dennis

Omaha planners go all out to shape future-Zoning expected to change city's appearance
Goodsell, Paul

Two citizen views on incorporation
Kelser, Vilbert & Robins, Rich et. al.

Perils of Zoning Administration
Kundinger, Howard

Computer mapping is affordable
Sommerkorn, Wilf

Western Regional Planners Conference '85-Reflecitons of a summer spectacular
Steadman, Stan

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1985, Issue 04

Chelan, Washington Riverfront Plan: Example of design responsive to context
Nelson, Roberta

Zoning Issues challenge planners to consider legal implications- enforcement questions probed
Richardson, Tom

South Dakota develops facilities highway planning through new system
Rodvold, Mark

Zoning Issues challenge planners to consider legal implications- vested rights on center stage
Shultz, Michael & Grow, Robert

Oregon reaps high-tech harvest- land use laws key factor
Simmons, Bob

Nebraska's city planning process spawns small business network
Thele, James

Latest economic development innovation-Small business incubators
USSBA/Coopers & Lybrand

Economic Impact of General Aviation
Wirthlin, Todd

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1985, Issue 02

Hazards Planner in Grand Forks Honored
Cook, Alton

Butte Plan leads to positive action
Cornish, Janet

Crucial Land Issues Part 1
Coyle, Kevin

The 'Myth of Clout'
IPMP

Behind the Ivy Curtain
Lubka, Lewis

Rural Sprawl-Shades of Ponderosa
Orsbon, Ben

Making subdivision controls work- Planning for the worst
Shultz, Michael

Improving Variance Decisions
Wyckoff, Mark

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1984, Issue 09

Manufactured Housing- affordable choice
Clarke, Ron

The New Bellevue: A Case Study of Innovative Zoning
Hinshaw, Mark

Tools for developing informed consent-Fish-bowl Planning
IPMP

Making Citizen Participation Work in Colorado Springs
Robinson, Mike

Financing options open to Manufactured housing buyers
Steadman, Stan

Planners Consider Manufactured Housing Issue
Steadman, Stan

Nevada planner fears loss of local control-questions figures
Turner, Bruce

Utah County offers zoning helps
Utah County Planning & Zoning Dept.

Local officials and planners question impacts and assumptions
Wilcox, Jean

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1983, Issue 10

Kickitat County lands planning process
Anderson, Steven

APA Reports how historic preservation revitalizes cities
APA-PAS

Report explores institutional adjustments to improve environmental regulatory system
Conservation Foundation

Sioux Falls seeks to solve stormwater woes
Jacobson, Thomas

Zoning and Energy Management
Merrill, John

Local officials cooperate in "Swiss Cheese" approach to impact financing
Nellis, Lee

ND urban forestry program helps cities manage tree resources
Quam, Vernon

Conservation easements discussed with Montana planners/landowners
Steadman, Stan

Sign industry official shares experiences/suggestions on codes
Steadman, Stan

Missoula uses court's decision to tie down controls
Verburg, John

New look at public facilities planning: A microcomputer application
Yaquinto, Gary & Beckhelm, Terrence

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