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Land use planning is used by a government to manage the manner in which the land within its jurisdiction is developed, or used. In doing so, it can ensure that the needs of the people are met while natural resources are safeguarded. To this end, Land-use planning is the systematic assessment of land and water potential, alternatives for land use, and economic and social conditions in order to select and adopt the best land-use options.

Outline:

I. Definition

II. Zoning

III. Who does land use planning, why and how? Who: a. government agencies/units b. community groups? c.   Why: a. growth management b. community organizing/formation c.    How: process- see urban design page a. Charettes b. etc

IV. Legal authority of local governments in the United States a. Do plans lead to ordinances? b. how are plans implemented?

V. Smart Growth

Young, Anthony,(1993).Guidelines for Land Use Planning, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Rome, Italy.

Walters, David, (2007). Designing Community, Charrettes, Masterplans and Form-based Codes, Oxford, UK.

Barnet, J. (2004). Codifying New Urbanism: How to Reform Municipal Land Development Regulations, Chicago, IL.