FLUM Fundamentals
Planners generally agree the future land use map is a critical component of any comprehensive plan—less so when it comes to the specifics of how the map should look and function. Explore the ins and outs of various approaches. Land use plans can help or — inadvertently — hinder equity. Speakers highlight strategies for promoting more equitable land-use decisions. Examples include encouraging the retention and adaptation of existing affordable housing stock and establishing a basis for protective regulations.
This Fundamental Planning Knowledge Session will cover the following Core Competency: Plan Making: Plan formulation & adoption.
Learning Outcomes
- Articulate the pros and cons of various future land use map approaches from administrative and code-alignment standpoints.
- Incorporate key principles from APA's Sustaining Places for Comprehensive Plans as part of the land use plan and associated land use categories.
- Establish a framework for plan monitoring, using the future land use map as a tool.
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- Articulate the pros and cons of various future land use map approaches from administrative and code-alignment standpoints.
- Incorporate key principles from APA's Sustaining Places for Comprehensive Plans as part of the land use plan and associated land use categories.
- Establish a framework for plan monitoring, using the future land use map as a tool.