PCJ Winter 2009 Issue

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Contents of the Winter 2009 Planning Commissioners Journal:
Managing Stormwater Runoff: A Green Infrastructure Approach by Lynn Richards -- and -- Taking Low Impact Development from Research to Regulations by John S. Rozum, AICP, and David W. Dickson The practice of stormwater management is evolving beyond engineered approaches applied at the site level to an approach that looks at managing stormwater in more natural ways. But before "green infrastructure" and "low impact development" techniques can be implemented, changes to local land development policies and regulations may be needed.
	The ABC's of TOD: Transit-Oriented Development by Hannah Twaddell Transit is making a remarkable comeback. But one of the most intriguing aspects is that it is being helped along by -- and helping to stimulate -- new development close by transit stops. A look at how TOD works & its benefits to communities.
Community Self-Assessment by Jim Segedy, FAICP, and Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy, AICP How can you ensure that your comprehensive plan makes sense as a whole, and guides decision-making to choices that create a healthy, balanced community? One important way is by engaging in a community self-assessment, a process that helps identify issues and build consensus.
	Meaningful Dialogue With the Public by Elaine Cogan By engaging in a true dialogue with the public, you may learn some useful information and actually enjoy the give-and-take.
Different Perspectives by Ric Stephens Do you ever try to assess how you and your fellow planning board members look through the eyes of those attending your meetings? Getting feedback can yield valuable insights, and lead to changes in how your commission conducts its business.
	Planetizen Update Highlights from the top planning news stories reported in 2008 on Planetizen's pages.

In Future issues: How Phone Trees Can Increase Public Participation | Key Public Safety Issues in Transportation Planning | Strategies for Avoiding Contentious Public Hearings | Good vs. Bad Density | Using Zoning Incentives | Planning Strategies to Promote Energy Conservation | and much more
Recent Back Issues:	Special Focus Issues:
Fall 2008: Pattern Books: A Planning Tool | GIS & Planning | Where Do We Want to Go? | and more	Winter 2006: Bright Ideas: 21 creative planning-related ideas & programs you should know about
Summer 2008: Greenways | Developing at the Edge | An Introduction to Charrettes | and more	Fall 2005: This Land Is Your Land: on "takings" and property rights, and how planners can respond
Spring 2008: Car Sharing | Revisiting Ex Parte Contacts | Chairing the Commission | and more	Fall 2004: Back to School for Planners: on the impacts of school location, and the relationship between planning and school boards
Winter 2008: Downtown Futures: continuing a series of reports from planners across the U.S., focusing on downtown issues	Spring 2004: Sphere of Influence: water and its impacts
Fall 2007: Crossing America: a series of reports from planners across the U.S. | Bypass Highways | and more	Fall 2003: Planning for Historic Preservation: an introduction to historic preservation planning
Summer 2007: Planning for Better Roadscapes | Fitting Roadways to Community Needs | and more	Winter 2002: Opening the Door: planning for affordable housing
Spring 2007: "Visitability" & Inclusive Housing | Downtown Economic Development | Engaging the Public | Geometry of Zoning | and more	Spring 2000: The Promise of America: noted planning historian Laurence Gerckens, FAICP, looks back at 10 successes & 10 failures that have most affected America's cities