The Stress Of Rapid Growth On Planners

Several counties around the N.C. Research Triangle, one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, have recently had their planning directors resign, highlighting the increasing stress and political pressure placed on planners.

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May 23, 2001, 10:00 AM PDT

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

"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."

Thanks to Christian Peralta

FULL STORY: Ex-planners say stress, politics pushed them out

Tuesday, May 22, 2001 in The News & Observer

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