The Best of Contemporary Community Planning

The Best of Contemporary Community Planning is a CD-ROM training package series for planning commissioners and other appointed and elected officials. Designed to complement state, chapter, and local training, these joint programs of APA and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy consist of sessions recorded at APA National Planning Conferences.

These training packages provide up-to-date legal information, the latest planning techniques, and evaluations of planning tools. They bring leading experts, researchers, practitioners, officials, and policy advocates for community planning right to your desktop or conference room screen. It's convenient and affordable continuing education that's an excellent option for group training or individual learning. Perfect for multiple training sessions.

2006 Edition — 3 new CD-ROM packages

This year, we are pleased to offer three new products.

The 2006 CD-ROMs include:

• Audio recordings synchronized with PowerPoint presentations
• Transcripts of the modules
• Note sheets for PowerPoint slides
• Supplemental reading materials
• CD-ROM is PC compatible only

EMINENT DOMAIN: A NEW ERA

Reflections on Big City Planning: Kelo’s Effect (75 minutes)
Jerold Kayden presents a perspective on the Kelo eminent domain ruling and the public reaction. Planning directors share their experiences fighting overzealous new legislation and providing the public with informed case studies of beneficial development made possible through eminent domain.

Panelists:
William R. Klein, AICP, American Planning Association
Armando Carbonell, AICP, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Jerold S. Kayden, Harvard Graduate School of Design
Otis Rolley III, City of Baltimore Planning Department
Richard P. Barth, New York City Planning Department

In the Aftermath of Kelo (75 minutes)
The Kelo decision upheld the right of local government to use eminent domain for economic development and redevelopment, yet it touched off a firestorm of reactions. Find out how eminent domain is being used, what state actions are being taken, and how governments are viewing this important tool.

Panelists:
Lora A. Lucero, American Planning Association
Patricia E. Salkin, Albany Law School
David L. Callies, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Click here to order Eminent Domain: A New Era

MEETING THE SIGN REGULATION CHALLENGE

Issues in Sign Regulation (75 minutes)
Eric Damian Kelly, FAICP, explores one of the most contentious issues in planning. Bring your knowledge up to date, examine new legal challenges, and learn to make your community’s sign program legally defensible.

Panelist:
Eric Damian Kelly, FAICP, Ball State University  

Context-Sensitive Signs (60 minutes)
Speakers explain how to make signs an urban design asset and an economic development tool. Learn the legal requirements of constitutionally sound sign ordinances and examine case studies of signs that blend visually with other aspects of design.

Panelists:
Leslie Bethel, Clarion Associates
Marya Morris, American Planning Association
Randal Morrison, Attorney and Land Consultant on Sign Regulation
Mark Young, Principal Planner, Flagstaff, Arizona

Click here to order Meeting the Sign Regulation Challenge

REGULATION OF NONCONFORMING USES (75 minutes)

Edward Ziegler and Timothy Bates explain how nonconforming uses come into existence and how to eliminate or reduce them. Hear examples of protected nonconformities and vested rights. Learn to effectively participate in legal challenges.

Panelists:
Edward H. Ziegler, University of Denver College of Law
Timothy D. Bates, Robinson & Cole LLP

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Previous Editions of the Best of Contemporary Community Planning

To order previous editions of the Best of Contemporary Community Planning series, use the links below.

Agreements, Fees, and Capital Improvement Programs: BCCP 2005

The Legal Framework for Planning: BCCP 2005

New Approaches to Economic Development: BCCP 2005

Planning Ethics for Planning Commissioners: BCCP 2005

Contemporary Zoning and Codes: BCCP 2004

The Community Plan: Trends, Preparation, and Implementation: BCCP 2004

BCCP 2003
Includes: Regulating Adult Oriented Businesses; Planning Commissioner Ethics; Redesigning Cities; and Smart Growth for Citizen Planners

BCCP 2002
Includes: What Is Land?; Making Planning Engaging; Envisioning the Future; Effective Capital Improvements Programming; Dispute Resolution; Best Development Practices; Evolving Role of Environmental Planning in Community Planning; The Face of Zoning in the 21st Century; and The Future of Community Planning.