Part 1 of 4 in our July series on Natural Resources and the Comprehensive Plan. Soils: The Ground Under Your Plan Most comprehensive plans nod politely at soils and then move on. A paragraph in the natural resources chapter, a phrase mentioning “environment” in the goals, a reference to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) […]
The New Rural Playbook: Planning Trends That Matter
Planning Practice at a Crossroads—Tradition, Technology, and the Natural World Rural communities are at a pivotal moment. Faced with shifting demographics, economic restructuring, and intensifying climate pressures, the planning profession is evolving rapidly. And with that evolution comes a wealth of opportunity—for rural areas to not only adapt but to lead with creativity, resilience, and […]