General Forum

I am working on signage regulations and need a good definition for "electronic messaging center" (EMC). Is there an online dictionary for planning terms? Or does anyone have a suggestion for this definition?

artist co-op parking requirments

Looking for example code or just general comments about condo regulations what you have seen work well or not!

Our code does not have a provison to allow outdoor storage as an accessory to Personal Storage/Warehousing (mini-storge).

I am graduating with a Bachelors in Community and Regional Planning this December and looking at Masters programs. I am really interested in Coastal Management; however, that's only mentioned at a handful of schools. Also, after looking through course descriptions it seems like a masters degree would be very repetitive of my bachelors. So I am looking at pursuing a masters in Marine Affairs at the University of Washington or Rhode Island. Is this a good idea? Furthermore, does anyone know of any other schools for this?

Iam a Fifth-year student (graduate) from Department of urban and regional planning (kfu)
And i choose a graduation project entitled (integration between the tow industrial cities)) and i cant find a steps of action to achieve the strategy

So please can you advise me on the steps and work or information required or elements of industrial integration that i must gathering?

Thanks

Hello. I am interested in pursuing a degree in Environmental Psychology as well as Urban (City) Planning.

I'm looking for a good primer on building systems (heat, hot water, envelope, etc). Does anyone know a user-friendly book that would give a broad overview of these topics? I'm thinking of something like Kate Ascher's "The Works" but for buildings. Thanks!

Does anyone know of any studies that evaluate large scale rezonings?

I am a student at the University of Utah writing an Honor's Thesis on minimum density zoning. Specifically the focus pertains to assertions Jonathon Levine makes about the zoning regulation in his book Zoned Out. My request if for articles, texts, or any other literature that discusses the topic of minimum density zoning. Also if anyone has examples of such ordinances that would be great as well. Thanks

I'm doing a research project on Baby Boomers and their travel behavior in urban areas, particularly in Chicago. If anyone knows of a good resource for this please let me know!

How the heck do you guys fight burnout? I’m about 7 years into my career and am pretty much fed up with the petty politics, the insider games, facing down yet another builder who wants show me how much bigger his reproductive organ is, and playing the “let’s beat up on staff rather than make a hard decision” game that’s oh so much fun for the electeds. For the record, I’ve worked as both a public sector planner and a consultant in two western states, and the game seems to be the same everywhere. I suppose I expected this going in, but the ratio of pain to progress feels a little steep.

I for one am planning a month long holiday, preferably somewhere warm and sunny, followed by a serious evaluation of how I’m going to spend the next 30 years of my working life.

Looking for zoning ordinance provisions specifically addressing Solar Energy Systems – Commercial/Infrastructure (not accessory to a permitted use)

Help me find a good graduate program in the US.

Have planners (and I do not say urban planners, just planners or policemen of the Zoning Code!) have the right to decide which historical style has to be followed at the time of designing any commercial building or houses in Southern California? See, I'm not saying historical typology, just style.... Is there such a need to reinvent history?

Anyone heard a "box canyon effect"? Box canyons causing carbon monoxide poisoning?

When a preliminary plat is conditionally approved, does the clock start for the requirements to submit the final plat within 2 years?

I have a bachelor of fine arts degree and have become increasingly interested in pursuing urban design/planning. Might I have a chance of being accepted into a program that has more of an emphasis on the design aspect of things? I would hate to have to pursue another bachelor's at this point in time, but I would understand why it may be needed.

What is the best way to mitigate land use conflict between a major industrial steel plant and a new residential community? Distance separation or Berm or other?

(1) Purpose and intent. The provisions of this subsection are enacted to protect and conserve steep hillsides and flood plain areas, and to recognize the increased potential for soil erosion, sedimentation, water pollution and septic disposal problems associated with the development of critical-slope areas.