The Stress Of Rapid Growth On Planners

"As far as the details go, the recent resignations of the planning directors of three Triangle counties -- Durham, Johnston and Wake -- have little in common. But the former planning directors, and those who must replace them, say the changing nature of the job is a factor in the turnover. As new subdivisions, office parks and shopping centers keep coming, they say the planning director's job has become more visible, more political and more stressful."