My last blog post spoke about re-evaluating setbacks as they relate to social distancing. This article out New York takes it to the next level when thinking ...

In our communities, it's always bothered me that front setbacks are so large, and rear so small. Why would that bother me? Front porch socialization and fami...

Sheesh! Time flies when you are being pulled a million different directions. Very distracting when you have a blog that needs attention. The good news is, is...

Hug a planner today! Well, it's National Community Planning Month! Instead of giving a personal opinion of planning life, I am just going to copy and paste i...

I learned a new way of thinking at the APACO conference held the 18-20th in Snowmass, CO. It was a great discussion, hosted by Joe Minicozzi, AICP of Urban3....

We are all humans. It's strange that in land use, sometimes people forget...

As an avid observer, I always find it interesting to watch how people respond when listening to others at conferences, in the workplace, and throughout life....

Often times I read, listen and watch as planners try to inspire new and innovative means to improve our systems. I find most ideas are wonderfully created, t...

Starting your own firm? Private planners only make up 20% of us professionals, I believe I saw somewhere on the APA website or on some form of planner propag...

Last year I was "laid off" because my planning position was not generating enough money for the firm - an engineering firm. What does a planner do? What does...