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PCJ #65, Winter 2007

Planning Comm'rs Journal -- Contents -- Issue 65, Winter 2007
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Proforma 101
by Wayne Lemmon

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-- The proforma is the basic "go / no-go" analysis that developers use to decide on whether to move forward with a project. Knowing how to read a proforma will give you a better understanding of what goes into putting together a project.

Let's Plan on Walking
by Hannah Twaddell

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--- Cities and towns are increasingly recognizing that walkability plays a key role in achieving broader goals, such revitalizing urban centers, creating a sense of place in suburbs, and reclaiming the attractiveness of small towns.

Wanted: Downtown Grocery Stores
by Kennedy Smith

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--- Besides benefiting residents and drawing in visitors, our downtown main streets can also be good for the environment. Main Street consultant Kennedy Smith explains.

What Do We Mean by "Safe"?
by Evan Lowenstein

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--- Does the level of crime in our communities tell the whole story of how safe we are? As Evan Michael Lowenstein discusses, there’s more to safety than crime statistics.

When Labels Can Be Counter Productive
by Elaine Cogan

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--- In her Fall column, Elaine Cogan considers the wisdom of "labeling" planning board members by their "characteristics." With responses from our online reviewers.

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