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Saint Paul, MN, Code of Ordinances
Updated November 2019This regulation belongs to the Creative Placemaking and Historic Preservation collections. -
Montgomery County, PA, New Town Mixed Use District
2010This model ordinance belongs to the Built Environment and Health and Grayfields Reuse and Redevelopment collections. -
Promoting Walking and Bicycling: Assessing the Evidence to Assist Planners
Built Environment 36(4): 429-446, 2010by: Ann Forsyth, Kevin KrizekThis article is a literature review of 300 empirical studies looks to bridge the gap between academic findings and effective transportation planning in North America. -
Dixon, CA, Municipal Code
Updated May 2019The city's municipal code encourages solar siting and solar access protections and allows for solar farms in certain districts. -
Tacoma, WA, One Tacoma
Updated December 2021The city’s comprehensive plan belongs to the Complete Streets, Historic Preservation, and Housing Supply Planning collections. -
Beat Extreme Heat with These 8 Tactics
America’s deadliest weather disaster calls for both mitigation and management strategies — in the hottest months and beyond. Here's how to get started today.by: Ladd Keith, Sara Meerow June 20, 2024America’s deadliest weather disaster calls for both mitigation and management strategies — in the hottest months and beyond. Here's how to get started today. -
Scenario Planning
Scenario planning enables professionals, and the public, to respond dynamically to an unknown future. This collection catalogs resources that provide information about developing and using scenarios in local and regional planning. -
What Now for Communities and the Unhoused?
Planners find solutions even before the recent Grants Pass Supreme Court decision.by: Daniel VockPlanners find solutions even before the recent Grants Pass Supreme Court decision. -
Zoning Minimalism
Zoning Practice — December 2021by: Norman Wright, AICP December 01, 2021This issue of Zoning Practice makes a case for why a minimalist approach to zoning may be necessary to achieve our core aims. It proposes five simple rules that could constitute the basis of an effective zoning code and demonstrates how these rules might work in practice. -
Santa Cruz County, CA, County Code
Updated May 2018The county code protects environmentally sensitive areas and provides standards and exemptions for solar energy systems. -
For Better, Not Worse
The relationship between a university and its hometown is like a marriage — making it work takes communication, respect, and even a little love.June 01, 2017Successful university-community relationships involve a strong connection between city and university leaders. -
Virtual Horizons
Four trends in immersive technologies that are redefining the planning and design process.October 01, 2019Examine four major ways that virtual reality technology is being used in the work of planners and landscape architects today. -
Hurricane Sandy's Wake-Up Call
The New York area redefines recovery.February 01, 2015Two years after Hurricane Sandy struck communities along the Northeast coast, New York City and its neighbors have made progress in the recovery process and in building resiliency against future storms. They have also learned a few lessons along the way. -
Climate-impacted Native Alaskan Towns Seek Solutions in Manufactured Housing
Melting permafrost and a lack of labor add challenges to residential home building.by: Gregory Scruggs June 13, 2024Melting permafrost and a lack of labor add challenges to residential home building. -
Play 'Solar Powering Sunnyside' to Sharpen Your Solar Skills
by: Anna Read, AICPA new land-use planning exercise can help communities start a conversation about local solar energy use. -
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Leveraging GIS Technology to Build a Digital Twin
August 17, 2023, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT- Devin Lavigne, FAICP
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A Passion for Planning and Social Justice
AAPI planner Chancee Martorell talks about raising the visibility of Thai and other immigrant communities, the three Ps of affordable housing, and dedication to “unwavering principle over political expediency.”by: Tippe Morlan, AICP April 28, 2022AAPI planner Chancee Martorell talks about raising the visibility of Thai and other immigrant communities, the three Ps of affordable housing, and dedication to “unwavering principle over political expediency.”
Zoning for Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining
Zoning Practice — June 2022by: David Morley, AICPData centers are critical to internet, and there is an emerging segment of the data center market that consists of facilities dedicated to cryptocurrency mining. This issue of Zoning Practice explores why cities, towns, and counties may wish to define and regulate data centers and cryptocurrency mining as distinct uses in their zoning codes and provides a summary of contemporary approaches.List price$10.00ZP subscriber$0.00
Cities by Consensus
Crowdsourcing and crowdfunding take planning to a new level.April 01, 2015Crowdsourced, and often crowdfunded, approaches to urban planning are increasingly popular and can be used for projects that fall outside the city budget. Several communities across the U.S. are using these tools to fund projects and engage public participation in the planning process.
The Commissioner – December 2017
In The Commissioner's December 2017 issue: "Running Efficient, Effective (and Shorter) Meetings," "Legitimate Land-Use Planning, Policy, and Regulation," "Due Process and Quasi-Judicial Hearings," "Planning and Religious Protection," and RLUIPA resources.List price$5.00Member & subscriber$0.00Woodbury, MN, 2030 Comprehensive Plan
The Land Use Element of this comprehensive plan discusses the benefits of alternative energy, and the Natural Resource Management and Environmental Protection Element includes goals and policies that address solar energy use.Woodbury, MNDavidson, NC, Comprehensive Plan
Adopted August 2010by: Davidson, NCThis comprehensive plan belongs to the Age-Friendly Communities, Food Systems, and Scenic View Protection collections.East Lansing, MI, Code of Ordinances
Updated March 2019These regulations belong to the Age-Friendly Communities, Form-Based Zoning, and Solar Energy collections.Phoenix, AZ, Plan PHX 2015 General Plan
Adopted April 2018The city’s comprehensive plan belongs to the Brownfields Redevelopment, Housing Supply Planning, Residential Infill Development, and Urban Heat Resilience collections.Rapid City, SD, Code of Ordinances
Updated December 2019These regulations belong to the Accessory Dwelling Units, Housing Supply Planning, Small Wireless Facilities and Wireless Facilities in the ROW, and Wind Energy collections.
Car Sharing Can Drive Mobility Equity
November 01, 2017Car sharing traditionally requires a credit card, smartphone, and proximity to a sharing station, but places like Seattle, Washington, D.C., Denver, and Vancouver are working to overcome the barriers.
The Commissioner — October 2017
In The Commissioner's October 2017 issue: "Setting the Stage for Our Urban Public Spaces," "Recognizing Climate Change as a Planning and Law Challenge," "Planning Equitable and Safe Routes to Healthy Food," "The Father of the National Wildlife Refuge System," and food access resources.List price$5.00Members & subscribers$0.00Buffalo Grove, IL, Comprehensive Plan Update 2009
The village's comprehensive plan update mentions solar energy in its Implementation section.Buffalo Grove, ILCentral Point, OR, Comprehensive Plan
The Energy Utilization element of the city's comprehensive plan includes a goal to protect and encourage solar access.Central Point, ORTacoma, WA, Historic Preservation Plan
The Historic Preservation Element in the city's comprehensive plan encourages sustainability objectives, including solar panel installations and solar access.Tacoma, WAGreen River, WY, Green River Comprehensive Master Plan
The Natural Environment chapter of the city's comprehensive plan includes a policy promoting the integration of renewable energy systems into development.Green River, WYHistoric District Guidelines Martinsville, Virginia
The city's historic district guidelines recommend solar panel placement that is unobtrusive as possible.Martinsville, VAScottsdale, AZ, Residential Solar Plan Review: Quality Submittal Guidelines
This guide explains the city's permitting requirements for residential ground- and roof-mounted solar panels and solar hot water systems.Scottsdale, AZThe Interventionist’s Toolkit 1: Provisional, Opportunistic, Ubiquitous, and Odd Tactics in Guerrilla Practice and DIY Urbanism
Places Journal, January 2011by: Mimi ZeigerThis article describes the rise of citizen-driven tactical urbanism projects.The Interventionist’s Toolkit 4: Project, Map, Occupy
Places Journal, March 2012by: Mimi ZeigerThis article examines the differences between strategies and tactics in the context of place-based projects.Better Block Foundation
2017This website provides information to help people plan and implement tactical urbanism projects that enliven underutilized urban blocks.Grand Forks, ND, Parklet Pilot Project
2016This short guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Grand Forks, North Dakota.Grand Forks, NDMinneapolis, MN, Parklet Application Manual and Street Café Guidance
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of creating a parklet in Minneapolis.Minneapolis, MNSeattle, WA, Parklet Handbook Streatery Supplement
2017This guide provides an overview of the process of transforming an on-street parking space into an outdoor dining area in Seattle.Seattle, WAEl Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA, Uptown/Town Centre Specific Plan
The development code written for this area plan includes a section encouraging the use of solar panels consistent with the code's architectural standards.El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CATroy, MI, Master Plan
The Community Energy Planning section of the city's master plan calls for developing a comprehensive energy plan that would promote solar energy use.Troy, MITDR Citizens Guidebook
2009by: Land Use Clinic, University of Georgia School of LawThis guide provides information to community stakeholders interested in designing and implementing transfer of development rights programs.Adel, IA, Urban Revitalization Plan Handbook
The city's green building standards for its urban revitalization plan and tax abatement program include several solar-related eligibility requirements.Adel, IAToolkit for Preserving Arts + Affordability + Funkiness
June 2015This guide discusses strategies to maintain affordability to support artists, one of the key pieces of creative placemaking.Burlington, VTLivingston, CA, 2025 General Plan
Adopted October 2008by:The Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation chapter of this general plan includes policies that address solar energy use.Livingston, CALewes, DE, Municipal Code
2014by: City of Lewes, DEThe city's historic district requirements support the installation of solar panels on structures within the district.Lewes, DEApproaches to Viewshed Protection Around the Country
Preservation Law Educational Materials, 2009This report highlights view protection approaches for historic and scenic resources in urban areas.Project Report for the Red Clay Scenic Valley Scenic Byway Corridor Overlay Standards
November 2016This report summarizes a scenic corridor planning process in New Castle County, Delaware.New Castle County, DELinking Land Use & Ohio’s Waters: Best Local Land Use Practices
2012Chapter 15 of this guidebook connects scenic protection to balanced growth goals.OhioNapa County, CA, Code of Ordinances
2017The county’s zoning code protects the scenic qualities of the county, including ridgelines and hillsides.Napa County, CA