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The Commissioner provides planning commissioners, planning and zoning board members, and other appointed and elected officials with practical features and tips. This quarterly publication is an invaluable training resource that will help you make critical decisions in the best interest of your community.

Summer 2009

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In-depth reportage on topics that affect the day-to-day work of commissioners.

Commission Profiles
What works and what doesn’t for planning commissions around the country. Look at Iowa City's Planning and Zoning Commission in the Summer 2009 issue.

Briefings on Planning Law
Real-world scenarios and easy-to-read explanations of planning law.

Tools and Techniques
Tips on incorporating environmental issues into the comprehensive plan.

Guest Columns
Commissioners' perspectives on the issues that affect their work. Make your voice heard in The Commissioner. John Hedrick, chair of the Village of Glenview, Illinois, Appearance Commission, discusses organizing for better design in the Summer 2009 issue.

Planning History
Landmarks in planning history and their effects on planning today.

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	The Commissioner The Commissioner provides planning commissioners, planning and zoning board members, and other appointed and elected officials with practical features and tips. This quarterly publication is an invaluable training resource that will help you make critical decisions in the best interest of your community. Summer 2009 Feature Articles In-depth reportage on topics that affect the day-to-day work of commissioners. Commission Profiles What works and what doesn’t for planning commissions around the country. Look at Iowa City's Planning and Zoning Commission in the Summer 2009 issue. Briefings on Planning Law Real-world scenarios and easy-to-read explanations of planning law. Tools and Techniques Tips on incorporating environmental issues into the comprehensive plan. Guest Columns Commissioners' perspectives on the issues that affect their work. Make your voice heard in The Commissioner. John Hedrick, chair of the Village of Glenview, Illinois, Appearance Commission, discusses organizing for better design in the Summer 2009 issue. Planning History Landmarks in planning history and their effects on planning today. Resource Finder Recommended articles, books, and other resources. Previous Editions Short descriptions and some full text articles from a limited number of back issues are available. Previous Editions Membership Benefit The Commissioner is a benefit of APA membership for commissioners and officials. Join now to start receiving your newsletter and Planning magazine. Join APA Subscribe Non-planning commission members of APA as well as past commissioners may now subscribe. Special groups rates are also available. Subscriptions Sample Copy The new edition of The Commissioner is full of valuable information and resources. Would you like to see the publication? Free Sample Submit an Article Learn how to submit an article or a news item to The Commissioner. Article Submissions	My APA ID or E-mail Password Remember My ID Login Login Help Create a Login ID JOIN APA Become a member and connect with thousands of people who share your dedication to building vibrant communities. Join Find out more about APA's Professional Institute American Institute of Certified Planners Support APA’s philanthropic activities across the country Learn More Make a donation