QN offers a timely, concise overview of a single planning topic as well as additional information and resources available through the Planning Advisory Service.

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Understanding Planned Unit Development

This PAS QuickNotes will help your public officials and engaged citizens better understand planned unit development. Learn how a PUD provision can offers an alternative to conventional lot-by-lot development while advancing a number of smart growth principles and sustainability objectives.  

Planning for Transit-Oriented Development

This PAS QuickNotes will help your planning commission better understand transit-oriented development. Learn how to plan for TOD projects from start to finish and how the planning, implementation, and evaluation phases add greatly to producing successful project outcomes.

Tax Increment Financing

This PAS QuickNotes will help your planning commission better understand tax increment financing. Learn about the history of TIF, the implementation process, and the benefits of using the tool in a fiscally responsible manner to contribute to a community's economic and social stability.

Accessory Dwelling Units

This PAS QuickNotes will help your planning commission better understand accessory dwelling units. Learn how ADU ordinances accommodate communities with an alternative affordable housing option.