National Community Planning Month » 2012Indian Trail Hosts Box CityPosted November 06, 2012
The Indian Trail Planning and Neighborhood Services Department in North Carolina collaborated with the Mayor and the Planning Board to host a Box City event for second grade students at Sardis and Poplin Elementary Schools. Students discussing zoning and land use while considering where to place their buildings within the Box City. Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez leads second grade students at Poplin Elementary in an interactive Box City activity. Second grade students at Poplin and Sardis Elementary Schools develop their own ‘Box Cities’ with small boxes decorated as buildings typically found in within a community. Labels: Box City, Event, North Carolina, Youth, Grand Island Reaches Out to the MediaPosted November 05, 2012
Grand Island, Nebraska, sent a press release out to local media about National Community Planning Month. Labels: Nebraska, Press Release, Sanford’s EvolutionPosted October 31, 2012
The City of Sanford, Florida’s, Planning Department created a city hall display showing how the community has evolved along with exhibits featuring future projects in the works. Residents can also learn about community planning projects on the city’s new website. The department took a picture in front of this year’s display. City of Sanford Planning Team: Back row (from left): Christine Dalton, AICP; Eileen Hinson, AICP; Mary Moskowitz, AICP; Mary Muse; and Chris Smith. Front row (from left): John Schultheis, PE; Russell Gibson, AICP; and Dave Richards Despite this year’s theme of the Changing Face of America, the department has remained the same. Planners Talk Career DayPosted October 31, 2012
Staff of the Wilson, North Carolina, Planning and Development Services Department participated in Wilson Education Partnership’s career day. More than 900 eighth grade students participated in the event. Planners discussed the importance of community planning, historic preservation, GIS, inspections and education necessary to pursue a planning career. Inspections Manager Kevin O’Brien working with a student. Students with Wilson, North Carolina Planning and Development Services Staff Joe Ausby, GIS Manager, and Kevin O’Brien, Inspections Manager. Labels: North Carolina, Youth, Gloucester County Proclaims OctoberPosted October 31, 2012
Gloucester County Chair of the Board of Supervisors, Carter M. Borden, has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: proclamation, Virginia, Norfolk proclaims OctoberPosted October 31, 2012
The City of Norfolk, Virginia, Mayor Paul D. Fraim has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: proclamation, Virginia, Proclamation and kidsPosted October 31, 2012
City of Jordan, Minnesota, Mayor Pete Ewals has declared October as Community Planning Month. City planners also have planned school visits to the third and fourth graders to teach the kids about city planning. Labels: Minnesota, proclamation, Youth, Kids Envision Tomorrow with LegosPosted October 18, 2012
Four hundred fifth grade students participated in the Lego — Build the Change event in Miramar, Florida. The students were challenged to build their vision of Miramar 2040. Ideas included LEED certified buildings, solar panels, flood resistant housing, job centers, and rooftop gardens. Images: The Silver Shores Elementary Lego team with plans and bricks. Photos by Eileen Soler, courtesy City of Miramar. Featuring National Community Planning MonthPosted October 18, 2012
The Maryland Heights, Missouri’s “City Planner’s Report” has a feature story about National Community Planning Month in the October newsletter. Labels: Missouri, Newsletter, Glendora Public Library DisplayPosted October 18, 2012
The Glendora Public Library will have a display throughout the month of October of maps and related documents about planning in Glendora, California. The Planning Department also prepared a recommend planning reading list. View the suggested reading list. Labels: California, exhibits, Library, reading list, Medford Planning Department Heads to MarketPosted October 18, 2012
The Medford, Oregon, Planning Department will have a booth at the Rogue Valley Growers and Crafters Market on Thursday, October 18. Holly Springs Proclaims OctoberPosted October 18, 2012
Holly Springs, North Carolina, Mayor Dick Sears has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: North Carolina, proclamation, Gov. Dayton Proclaims OctoberPosted October 18, 2012
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: Minnesota, proclamation, Pine City Open HousePosted October 18, 2012
Pine City, Minnesota, is hosting an open house Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the City Hall’s Council Chambers. Residents can review draft documents of the city’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan; meet local planning commission members; and learn how to get involved in local planning efforts. Immediately following the open house, the Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting. Pine City also proclaimed October as Community Planning Month Labels: Minnesota, open house, proclamation, New Energy in ClarkdalePosted October 18, 2012
Northern Arizona planners will discuss new energy saving projects in Clarkdale along with community health indicators on Thursday, October 25, from 2-4 p.m. Clarkdale planners will highlight new permaculture and geothermal projects and Yavapai County health policy manager will discuss social and geographic determinants of health. Planning in the ClassroomPosted October 10, 2012
The Town of Morrisville, North Carolina’s planning department heads back to school for Planning in the Classroom.
Labels: North Carolina, Video, Saline County Proclaims Community Planning MonthPosted October 09, 2012
Saline County, Kansas, has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: Kansas, proclamation, Rockville Mayor Proclaims OctoberPosted October 09, 2012
Rockville, Maryland, Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio, has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: Maryland, proclamation, FEMA Highlights National Community Planning MonthPosted October 09, 2012
The Federal Emergency Management Association, FEMA, highlights National Community Planning Month. Labels: FEMA, Internet feature, College Station Planning for PropserityPosted October 09, 2012
The City of College Station, Texas, is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary next year. Bob Cowell, executive director of the Planning & Development Services, provides an overview of how the city continues to plan for prosperity. Shape Places Open HousePosted October 09, 2012
The City of Sioux Falls is hosting an open house as part of National Community Planning Month and its continued outreach about the city’s new zoning ordinance on October 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theater. Labels: open house, South Dakota, Renton Mayor Proclaims OctoberPosted October 05, 2012
Renton, Washington, Mayor Denis Law has declared October as Community Planning Month. Read about the proclamation. Labels: proclamation, Washington, “My Favorite Place” Photo ContestPosted October 05, 2012
Rockville, Maryland, is asking residents to take a few pictures of their favorite places. The deadline to submit photos is October 31, 2012. Read more about “My Favorite Rockville Place” Photo Contest. Labels: Maryland, photo contest, Virginia Gov. McDonnell Proclaims OctoberPosted October 02, 2012
Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: proclamation, Virginia, Fifth Grade Students Envision Miramar 2040Posted October 02, 2012
More than 400 fifth grade students in Miramar, Florida, will create their vision of Miramar 2040 using LEGOs. The “LEGO Build the Change” event on October 10, 2012, is hosted by the LEGO Company, the City of Miramar, and sponsored by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The student’s designs will be on display from 4-7 p.m. at Miramar’s Vizcaya Park. Miramar is the first U.S. city to partner with LEGO for this event. Minnesota Gov. Dayton Proclaims OctoberPosted October 02, 2012
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared October as Community Planning Month. Labels: Minnesota, proclamation, Wisconsin Gov. Walker Proclaims OctoberPosted October 02, 2012
Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: proclamation, Wisconsin, Air Force Colonel Proclaims OctoberPosted October 02, 2012
U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson proclaimed October as National Community Planning Month at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia. Photos by Airman 1st Class Olivia Dominique. Labels: Georgia, proclamation, Morrisville Mayor Proclaims OctoberPosted October 02, 2012
Mayor Jackie Holcombe of Morrisville, North Carolina, has proclaimed October as Community Planning Month. Labels: North Carolina, proclamation, Valdosta Community Planning EventsPosted October 02, 2012
The City of Valdosta, Georgia, is offering a variety of opportunities to participate and celebrate National Community Planning Month. All activities are open to citizens, staff, and elected officials. October 6 October 10 October 12 October 13 October 17 October 18 October 18 October 20 October 23 October 24 October 25 October 26 October 27 – 28 October 29 Placemaking Exhibit and DiscussionPosted October 02, 2012
The Arlington, Virginia, Economic Development is hosting a special evening at Artisphere featuring the exhibit “Beyond the Parking Lot: The Change and Re-assessment of our Modern Landscape” and a discussion about the future of distressed places on October 3. Curator Cynthia Connolly will provide a tour of the exhibit. Joseph Schilling, head of the Metropolitan Institute’s Sustainable Communities Initiative at Virginia Tech will lead the discussion immediately following the exhibit tour. The exhibit tour begins at 6 p.m. The event and reception are free, registration is required. Planning Film FestivalPosted October 02, 2012
The City of Lakewood, Colorado, is hosting a brown-bag film series throughout the month of October that outlines the connections between community health and the way cities are built. The film is “Designing Healthy Communities,” a public television production. The films will be viewed at the Community Room of the Lakewood Cultural Center from noon to 1:15 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch. Montgomery County Planning Department Open HousePosted October 02, 2012
The Montgomery County, Maryland, Planning Department is hosting an “Planning Smarter” open house on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can get an overview of good planning, tour the headquarters building, see projects approved by the Planning Board, and interact one-on-one with planners. Kids can participate in a build-a-box-city activity. Park and Planning Headquarters Labels: Event, Maryland, open house, Quincy Mayor Proclaims OctoberPosted October 02, 2012
Quincy, Washington, Mayor Jim Hemberry has proclaimed October as National Community Planning Month. Labels: proclamation, Washington, |
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