Introducing Planning Concepts to Nonplanners

This book provides a general-audience introduction to the practice and profession of planning. It includes chapters explaining why communities plan and who typically participates in community planning processes, the basic components of a community plan, hot topics and planning challenges, and how do get involved in local planning initiatives or become a professional planner. It concludes with a series of top ten lists covering ways to make your community better, great cities with great plans, and plans you can find online.