This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Planners and policy makers must constantly make decisions in ...

The Sustainable Living Series aims to inform, engage and empower participants to take individual responsibility for managing Earth’s limited resources. Through a discussion-to-action format, ...

Purdue Extension’s Land Use Team conducted a comprehensive overview study of land use regulation s for wind and solar energy. The report provides a summary of state-wide renewable energy ordinances ...

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Communities face several challenges and complex decisions related to natural hazards, which are increasingly exacerbated by climate change. Furthermore, the increased frequency of extreme weather ...

At the start of 2024, with the promise of a new year ahead, leaders of several local planning groups said La Jolla would most benefit from community collaboration. They emphasized the importance of ...

Moving away from top-down approaches, contemporary practices embrace more inclusive and participatory models and design processes. Participatory planning, a notion that prioritizes involving the ...

Child-friendly cities prioritize safe environments, healthcare, education, green spaces, and children's participation in decision-making processes. However, children are consulted only for ideas and ...