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Beneficial Side Effects of Neighborhood Planning

In the rush to draft, refine, and secure approval for a neighborhood plan, planners can easily overlook the fact that the planning process itself generates significant value. When done well, neighborhood planning becomes far more than the creation of a do...

Impact of Funding on Neighborhood Planning

Rethinking Neighborhood Planning: Why Healthcare May Be the Missing Partner in ImplementationThroughout my education and career, I have written and reviewed countless neighborhood plans. They have ranged from simple to sophisticated, from hastily assemble...

Enhancing Neighborhood Planning Through Resident Capacity Building

When evaluating a distressed neighborhood, planners and stakeholders often prioritize physical attributes such as housing conditions, street maintenance, and yard upkeep. While these elements are important, this approach can inadvertently shift the focus ...

Good Data Starts on the Sidewalk

Why Neighborhood-Level Data Collection Is Essential for Effective Community PlanningCity planners routinely rely on authoritative sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau and other national datasets to develop comprehensive plans. These resources lend credi...