Planning & Local Economic Development

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In these economically challenging times, it's important to remember that strategies for strengthening the local economy are closely linked to land use planning, housing, and environmental concerns. Planning and economic development cannot be viewed in isolation. This collection of articles from the Planning Commissioners Journal addresseses the connection between planning and economic development, while also exploring ways of charting a course towards long-term sustainability. This reprint collection is attractively bound, and delivered by first-class mail.

Articles	Summary
Planning » Local Economies
Welcome to the Tightrope Act by Della Rucker, AICP, CEcD	It's vital that planning commissioners bring an economic perspective to planning -- and vice-versa.
The Wise Economy by Della Rucker, AICP, CEcD	Unless communities can find better ways to handle change, they're unlikely to succeed.
Integrating Physical, Economic, & Fiscal Considerations in Community Planning by Brett Sheckler & Brian Murphy	Too often local fiscal and economic development policies fail to mesh with comprehensive plan goals. How a more integrated approach to planning can better align a community's policy objectives.
Economic Development & Communities Six articles by Jack McCall	Goodbye Lone Ranger Finding Economic Development at Home Up With Downtown Involving All of the Community Community Loan Funds for Business Development Education and Economic Development
Charting an Economic Course
The Place Making Dividend by Edward McMahon	Why fostering a sense of place is key to having a strong, economically vibrant city or town.
Laying the Groundwork for a Sustainable Local Economy Five articles by Gwendolyn Hallsmith	Coping With Economic Meltdown Getting Started on a Local Economic Plan Assets that Build Your Local Economy Finding Your Local Economy's Hidden Treasure Charting an Economic Course
Moving Towards Sustainability in Planning & Zoning by Sarah James	A growing number of cities and towns are incorporating sustainable development principles into their planning and zoning strategies.
New Ways to Weigh Economy vs. Environment by Dave Stauffer	A longstanding debate is again heating up over whether we should favor job creation and economic gain over environmental protection and public health.
Turning Downtowns Around: Business Improvement Districts by Beth Humstone	How BIDs work and how they can help address today's downtown challenges.
Putting Jobs Back in Place by Staff from the Project for Public Spaces	How placemaking strategies can help in local job creation.
Recognizing Development Opportunities
The End of the Strip by Edward McMahon	Why the era of strip commercial development may be nearing an end.
Understanding Regional Retail Development by Beth Humstone	Retail development has major impacts on communities and regions. Planners can stay ahead of the curve by understanding the regional retail market and helping shape where retail will best fit.
Cultural Asset Mapping by Robert Voigt	Lessons learned from a project to map out four towns' cultural resources.
Bright Idea: Hidden Tech by Wayne Senville	A look at a growing, but often hidden, sector of the economy.
The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Affordable Housing by Rebecca Cohen and Keith Wardrip	How well-designed affordable housing can generate economic and fiscal benefits to local communities.