In a recent press release, L.A. Director of Planning Michael LoGrande announced that he is reorganizing their reduced staff to "focus on and master critical functions."
Accompanying the press release (and downloadable here) is a report titled Blueprint 2010-11, which details "eight strategic changes that will enable us to do more with less."
One of the strategies is a "One Project, One Planner" policy:
"Each project, whether it involves one or several different types of cases, (e.g. Zoning Administrator cases, Subdivision cases) will have a single Project Planner throughout its review and determination. This Project Planner will be able to field all planning-related questions about that particular project. Questions about the environmental review of a project can also be directed to the same point of contact, as Project Planners will also conduct or coordinate the environmental analysis for the projects they are reviewing. This shift towards a "one project, one planner" approach will enable the Department to provide more accessible, consistent, and personalized service to the public."
Other strategies include consolidating the long-range planning and historic preservation activities in exclusive departments.
LoGrande's appointment has not been without controversy - you can read previous articles on Planetizen about LoGrande here and here."
FULL STORY: Blueprint 2010-11
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
San Francisco's School District Spent $105M To Build Affordable Housing for Teachers — And That's Just the Beginning
SFUSD joins a growing list of school districts using their land holdings to address housing affordability challenges faced by their own employees.
The Tiny, Adorable $7,000 Car Turning Japan Onto EVs
The single seat Mibot charges from a regular plug as quickly as an iPad, and is about half the price of an average EV.
San Diego Votes to Rein in “Towering” ADUs
City council voted to limit the number of units in accessory buildings to six — after confronting backyard developments of up to 100 units behind a single family home.
Texas Legislature’s Surprising Pro-Housing Swing
Smaller homes on smaller lots, office to apartment conversions, and 40% less say for NIMBYs, vote state lawmakers.
Even Edmonton Wants Single Staircase Buildings
Canada's second most affordable major city joins those angling to nix the requirement for two staircases in multi-family buildings.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)