Delivering Better Plans
PAS Memo — January-February 2012
By John Houseal, FAICP, Devin Lavigne, FAICP
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Are your planning documents as user-friendly and graphically engaging as they could — and should — be? The January/February 2012 issue of PAS Memo presents an overview of some of the trends and issues that are affecting plan making; provides considerations to draft better text; and reviews tips for improving the maps, charts, illustrations, plans, and documents they produce.
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About the Authors
John Houseal, FAICP
<p>John Houseal is recognized as one of the most innovative and effective practitioners in the field of urban planning. John has worked with hundreds of cities across the globe providing solutions and leadership to help tackle increasingly complex challenges. As partner and cofounder of Houseal Lavigne, John’s engaging style, creative approach, and commitment to innovation have earned multiple prestigious national and state-level awards, including the National Excellence Award from the American Planning Association. His work has made a significant difference in communities worldwide. John has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners, the profession’s highest distinction. He has been a featured speaker at several national events for issues related to urban innovation, graphic communication, context sensitive design, environmental responsibility, and the changing global culture of mobility.</p>
Devin Lavigne, FAICP
<p>Devin Lavigne is a nationally recognized figure in urban planning, distinguished by his expertise in urban design, geographic information systems (GIS), and development visualization. As a principal and co-founder of Houseal Lavigne Associates, his innovative projects have brought the firm national recognition, earning several prestigious awards including the National Excellence Award from the American Planning Association, Esri’s Most Innovative Partner Award, and multiple Special Achievement in GIS Awards.</p>