We hope you find the following web links and reports helpful in your planning research:

American Planning Association

WYOPASS

ND Planning Association

SD Planning Association

Western Planner

Project for Public Spaces

Smart Growth America

Best AICP Prep Course (worth the cost!)

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“Close to Home: A Handbook for Transportation-Efficient Growth in Small Communities and Rural Areas”

This handbook is available for a free download through the link further below.  It analyzes land use characteristics in small communities and rural areas and estimates the change in daily driving per person after growth scenarios occur based on different development visions. The handbook was funded by the National Cooperative Highway Assistance Program.

Close to Home Handbook

“Success in Sustainability: The Common Ground Program” Planning Webcast Presentation Hosted by the Western Central Chapter

Common Ground Program Presentation 8.23.13