Posts Tagged ‘comprehensive plan’
Comp Planning Off the Beaten Path
I tend to take the road less traveled. For whatever reason, conventional approaches have never interested me. And the process I came up with for my city’s comp plan was no different. Why? Well, first off, conventionalism leads to….. “BORING!” (Yell it out like no one can hear you!)
Read MoreThe Five Cs of Neighborhood Planning
I live in a city that is currently updating its Community Plans. This is an historically difficult planning job because Community Plans transcend both broad policy statements (such as the amorphous “New development should be in harmony with surrounding development…”) and specific development regulations (“Front yard setbacks shall be 25 feet deep from property line…”).…
Read MoreCutting Edge, All-Purpose Comp Plan: For you? Free (conditions apply).
Pssst! You say you need a comprehensive plan? On the quick and on the cheap? If you pay retail, it can cost you tens of thousands, maybe millions, depending upon how many layers of wonk and weasel language you layer in. And it can take years. But I can offer you the best one you’ll…
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