DOCSLIB.ORG

Temporary Uses As Tools for Urban Development

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Temporary Uses As Tools for Urban Development Temporary Uses as Tools for Urban Development By Shelagh Graham A Practicum submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies of The University of Manitoba In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF CITY PLANNING Department of City Planning University of Manitoba Winnipeg Copyright © 2012 by Shelagh Graham Abstract Temporary uses generally have a low profile in urban planning; there is not much research on them at this time and they are not a conventional tool within planners’ “tool kits.” The purpose of this practicum is to explore the effectiveness of temporary uses as tools for reanimating underutilized spaces and supporting strong urban design, especially in a slow growth city like Winnipeg. The argument put forward is that a better understanding of temporary uses and how they can be encouraged will make planning and design in downtown Winnipeg more flexible and adaptable to changing urban conditions while making better use of available space. The objectives of this research are to provide an overview of contemporary theory and practices regarding the temporary use of urban spaces; to develop recommendations for encouraging effective temporary use in Winnipeg; and to highlight gaps in the literature and to suggest directions for further research. Specific questions are asked regarding the claimed benefits and drawbacks to temporary uses of space, regarding the applicability of experiences in other cities to Winnipeg’s planning context, and regarding changes that could be make to Winnipeg’s policies practice in order to support and encourage a wider range temporary use projects. Several research methods, including a literature review, precedent studies, context analysis and policy document review, and stakeholder consultations, provide information to help develop eight recommendations suggesting improvements that could be made to the way in which temporary use projects are currently handled in Winnipeg. i Acknowledgments Any time I pick up one of these documents, I instinctively turn to the acknowledgements page. The opportunity to publicly recognise those who have helped you accomplish a goal does not arise often enough. With that said, it is not surprising that this section will be a bit longer than one might expect. It is essential that I acknowledge organizations that have provided funding to support my studies. The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship fund, EH Price, and the International Students’ Centre have been generous in their support. I would not have had all the opportunities I did without their help. A special thank you to those who participated in this research. Thank you for your willingness to explore an uncommon topic and for sharing your thoughts and experiences with me. I would like to thank Gerry Couture for his enthusiasm and for all the discussions over coffee. Molly Johnson and Alan Freeman for their unique perspectives and for their willingness to jump right in. Dr. David Witty provided guidance and advice throughout my academic career. Other professors and instructors have inspired and encouraged me to keep going and have helped keep me well-rounded. Dr. Richard Perron, Dr. Marcella Eaton, and Jean Trottier have been generous with their time, especially to a student not in their department! Jeffrey Garcia’s enthusiasm and positive energy have cemented my love of teaching. Ole B. Jensen and Henrik Harder, my advisors at Aalborg University, encouraged and challenged me to produce work I am truly proud of. On exchange at Aalborg University I was a member of the best group ever. Eva, Simon, and Dorte, thank you so much for a full semester of excellent discussion. You can never talk too much! Kaeley and Vicky have kept me on track and have been great friends at the same time. Yvonne Helden and Rosemary Visevic were patient and friendly despite all my questions and extra paperwork demands. Finally, my family. Alex, Heather, Erin, Mom and Dad... How can a person ever thank their family enough? Mine is truly wonderful. ii Table of contents Abstract .......................................................................................................................... i Acknowledgments ......................................................................................................... ii Table of contents ......................................................................................................... iii Part 1: Introduction & background .............................................................................. 1 1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Problem statement ...................................................................................................... 7 1.3 Importance of the study ............................................................................................ 9 1.4 Research methods ..................................................................................................... 10 1.5 Organization of the document ............................................................................... 18 Part 2: Temporary uses in planning literature ............................................................. 19 2.1 What are temporary uses? ........................................................................................ 20 2.2 History of concept ................................................................................................... 24 2.3 Potential benefits ....................................................................................................... 30 Benefit: Adaptable/flexible planning ................................................................. 31 Benefit: Adaptive reuse ........................................................................................ 35 Benefit: Catalyst for change................................................................................. 36 Benefit: Fill unmet needs ..................................................................................... 38 Benefit: Participation and communication tool ............................................... 39 Benefit: Highlight creativity ................................................................................. 40 Benefit: Encourage entrepreneurship ................................................................ 42 Benefit: Benefits for property owners ............................................................... 44 Benefit: Environmental sustainability ................................................................ 45 2.4 Potential challenges ................................................................................................... 47 2.5 Variables ...................................................................................................................... 53 2.6 Planner’s role .............................................................................................................. 59 Reframing change and temporary uses .............................................................. 60 Tactics & strategies ............................................................................................... 62 Navigating relationships between actors ........................................................... 65 Creative governance ............................................................................................. 68 Part 3: Precedents ....................................................................................................... 75 3.1 Berlin, Germany ........................................................................................................ 76 3.2 Zagreb, Croatia .......................................................................................................... 80 3.3 Portland, USA ............................................................................................................ 85 3.4 Edmonton, Canada ................................................................................................... 90 3.5 Summary ..................................................................................................................... 95 iii Part 4: Winnipeg ......................................................................................................... 99 4.1 Context: Winnipeg .................................................................................................. 100 4.2 Existing policies and their implications for temporary uses ............................ 104 OurWinnipeg .......................................................................................................... 104 Zoning by-laws .................................................................................................... 108 Secondary plans ................................................................................................... 109 Design guidelines ................................................................................................ 110 Winnipeg Building By-Law & Manitoba Building Code ......................................... 113 Vacant Buildings By-Law ....................................................................................... 114 Special events permits ........................................................................................ 115 4.3 Organizations supporting downtown development .......................................... 117 CentreVenture Development Corporation ....................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Minutes of the Meeting Commission on Chicago Landmarks August 5, 2010
    MINUTES OF THE MEETING COMMISSION ON CHICAGO LANDMARKS AUGUST 5, 2010 The Commission on Chicago Landmarks held a regular meeting on August 5, 2010. The meeting was held at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 201-A, Chicago, Illinois. The meeting began at 12:50 p.m. PRESENT: John Baird, Secretary Amy Degnan Gempeler, Designee for the Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning Yvette Le Grand Chris Raguso, Acting Commissioner Department of Community Development Christopher Reed Edward Torrez Ben Weese Ernest Wong (recused from item #2) ABSENT: Phyllis Ellin ALSO PRESENT: Brian Goeken, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Zoning and Planning, Historic Preservation Division Patricia Moser, Senior Counsel, Department of Law Members of the Public (The list of those in attendance is on file at the Commission office.) A tape recording of this meeting is on file at the Department of Zoning and Planning, Historic Preservation Division offices, and is part of the permanent public record of the regular meeting of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. Commission member Ernest Wong announced that he would serve as the chair for the meeting and called the meeting to order. Mr. Wong began the meeting by announcing that David Mosena was named Chairman of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. On behalf of the Commission, Mr. Wong thanked Mr. Mosena for his service to the Commission and wished him the best on his appointment. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the July 1, 2010, Regular Meeting Motioned by Reed, seconded by Weese. Approved unanimously. (8-0) 2. Review of Pre-Permit Submission Ernest Wong announced that he would recuse himself from consideration of this matter because he owns a commercial condominium in the building.
    [Show full text]
  • Temporary Use & Collective Action: How Urban Planning Practices
    AESOP / YOUNG ACADEMICS NETWORK NEXT GENERATION PLANNING Open Access Journal Temporary Use & Collective Action: How Urban Planning Practices Contribute to Adaptive Capacity Building for Economic Resilience Robin A. Chang Technical University of Dortmund, Germany Corresponding author: [email protected] Amongst the proliferation of practice- and theory-based concepts that are changing urban planning, the renaissance of resilience is proving its potential for impressive implications instead of remaining a brief trend. This paper considers the affordances of an evolutionary and adaptive resilience framing for planning policy and practice in relation to economic development. Specifically, the research presented here explores the explanatory and analytical values of resilience through transformative collective action that incites experimentation, social learning and adaptive capacity building through entrepreneurial temporary uses. In the spotlight is Bremen’s temporary use policy of ZwischenZeitZentrale, through which temporary use is managed in the wake of economic and structural change. This softer form of policy demonstrates how planning mechanisms can complement strategies to address hurdles following gradual forms of crises. Through the case study of Plantage 9, an illustration of collective action is anchored by entrepreneurial temporary use that enable temporary users, temporary use managers and public administrations to build adaptive capacity for economic resilience. Keywords: Evolutionary resilience, experimentation, social learning, adaptive capacity, temporary use, Bremen Copyright: author(s). Protected under CC BY-NC 4.0. ISSN: 2468-0648. Please cite as: Chang, R., A. (2018). Temporary Use & Collective Action: How Urban Planning Practices Contribute to Adaptive Capacity Building for Economic Resilience. plaNext – next generation planning. 7: 82- 99. DOI: 10.24306/plnxt/51.
    [Show full text]
  • Panu Lehtovuori* & Sampo Ruoppila
    Panu Lehtovuori* & Sampo Ruoppila** *Tampere University of Technology, School of Architecture; [email protected] **University of Turku, Department of Social Research; [email protected] DRAFT, please do not quote word to word Temporary Uses Producing Difference in Contemporary Urbanism Paper presented at the “Transience and permanence in urban development” workshop, Sheffield 14.- 15.1.2015 Abstract The notion of ‘difference’ – phrased by different authors as multiplicity, variety, alterity, otherness, or heterotopia – is central in our effort to theorise temporary uses. In this paper, we outline a theoretical plane to discuss temporary uses, conceptualising urban space as a tensioned and dynamic field of in- terlinked, simultaneous differences. Temporary uses can be viewed either as instrumental ‘tools’ of urban planning and management or as intrinsically valuable spaces and processes, often with political and emancipatory connotations. We discuss how these two ways to think about temporary uses are linked, respectively, to two socio-cultural positions and practical interests, those of the plan- ner/developer and the activist/user. We provide also analysis how ‘difference’ is conceptualised in a selection of contemporary, in some way alternative or forward-looking planning ideas. We also ad- dress the complex relationship between temporary uses and gentrification, acknowledging the connec- tion, but arguing for policies to save the “successful” temporary uses for difference they may provide. I. INTRODUCTION Spatial complexity, temporal Dialectic of permanence anD change anD the socio-political power of space are integral elements of several establisheD architectural and urban theories. In the early 20th century, Patrick Geddes published City Development (1904) and Cities in Evolution (1915).
    [Show full text]
  • Temporary Use Permit Supplemental Application
    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 630 GARDEN ST. SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 (805) 564-5578 | SantaBarbaraCA.gov TEMPORARY USE PERMIT SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION GENERAL INFORMATION WHAT IS A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT? A Temporary Use Permit allows a specific land use for a limited period of time on a certain site. It authorizes such short-term uses as mobile food vendors, seasonal holiday sales, construction trailers, and festivals or exhibitions. It does not authorize construction-related activities that require a building permit from the Building & Safety Division. A Temporary Use Permit may approve a period of time ranging from one day to multiple years. Further time may only be authorized with a new application. WHEN IS IT REQUIRED? If a use is not intended to be permanent, and it is a variation from the customary operations of the existing use on a property, a Temporary Use Permit may be appropriate. Certain temporary uses are exempt from a permit if they comply with the criteria in the Zoning Ordinance. Applicants must research the project site prior to submitting an application to verify there are no previous Planning approvals (Conditional Use Permits) that restrict or limit the number of special events allowed on a site. IS ANOTHER CITY PERMIT OR APPROVAL REQUIRED? A Temporary Use Permit from the Planning Division is frequently one of a number of City permits required to operate a temporary use. The Fire, Police, County Health Department, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation Departments, among others, may also require separate permits before such operations can commence. See the City’s Planning a Special Event website for more information.
    [Show full text]
  • Vincent Scully Masterclass Series Returns—Virtually—To the Chicago Architecture Center with “See Like an Architect”
    Vincent Scully Masterclass Series returns—virtually—to the Chicago Architecture Center with “See Like an Architect” Registration now open for the second Scully Series, hosted by noted scholar and IIT College of Architecture dean Reed Kroloff and guests For immediate release January 26, 2021 High-resolution images with captions and credits downloadable here Media contact Zachary Whittenburg, Director of Communications, Chicago Architecture Center [email protected], 312-322-1134 CHICAGO – The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) continues to offer online and remotely accessible programs for audiences of all ages, initiated in April 2020 with participants joining from across Chicago, the United States and overseas. Located at 111 East Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago, the Center remains temporarily closed to visitors. Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruises aboard Chicago’s First Lady, CAC walking tours, admission to the Center itself and other in-person activities will resume in 2021 on dates to be announced. The CAC Design Store remains open 24 hours online at shop.architecture.org. 2021 Vincent Scully Masterclass Series: See Like an Architect Series pass $50, CAC members $40, students and seniors $30 Individual masterclasses $20 each, CAC members $15, students and seniors $10 Following up the inaugural three-part Vincent Scully Masterclass Series, “The Brilliance of American Architecture,” offered by the CAC in spring 2019, “See Like an Architect” examines timeless fundamentals in conceiving and communicating architecture. Three masterful, entertaining explorations of an architecture-informed worldview continue this series inspired by legendary professor, critic and author Vincent Joseph Scully, Jr. (1920−2017), who made his mark through more than 60 years of leading lectures at Yale University, inspiring countless students to pursue a wide variety of career paths.
    [Show full text]
  • Cities of Tomorrow Challenges, Visions, Ways Forward
    EN Cities of tomorrow Challenges, visions, ways forward October 2011 Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions about the European Union Freephone number (*): 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11 (*) Certain mobile telephone operators do not allow access to 00 800 numbers or these calls may be billed. Copyrights: Cover: © ZAC DE BONNE - AKTIS ARCHITECTURE - Chapter 1: © iStockphoto Page 6: © EC - Page 9: © PHOTOGRAPHIEDEPOT Frank-Heinrich Müller - Chapter 2: © Tova Svanfeldt Page 15: © Corinne Hermant - Page 17: © iStockphoto - Page 20: © Krisztina Keresztely Page 23: © Carmen Vossen - Chapter 3: © Iván Tosics - Page 36: © iStockphoto - Page 37: © iStockphoto Page 41: © Henrik Johansson - Page 42: © La Citta Vita - Page 46: © EC - Page 47: © iStockphoto Page 53: © Anja Schlamann - Page 54: © Marie Schmerkova - Page 59: © iStockphoto - Chapter 4: © Iván Tosics Page 67: © Iván Tosics - Page 73: © iStockphoto - Page 77: © Bernard_in_va Page 82: © "Fragment de Tags" http://fragmentdetags.net/ - Page 83: © W. Vainqueur Conclusions: © City of Växjö © European Union, 2011 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. ISBN: 978-92-79-21307-6 doi:10.2776/41803 European Commission, Directorate General for Regional Policy Unit C.2 - Urban Development, Territorial Cohesion Wladyslaw Piskorz E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/conferences/citiesoftomorrow/index_en.cfm Unit B.1 – Communication, Information, Relations with Third Countries Raphaël Goulet Avenue de Tervuren 41 B - 1040 Brussels Fax: +32 22966003 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/index_en.htm The opinion expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission.
    [Show full text]
  • Understanding Disaster Resilience Patterns in Guatemala Through the Analysis of Disaster Datasets in Connection with Population and Housing Data
    ABSTRACT Title of Thesis: BUILDING RESILIENCE OR BUILDING FRAGILITY? UNDERSTANDING DISASTER RESILIENCE PATTERNS IN GUATEMALA THROUGH THE ANALYSIS OF DISASTER DATASETS IN CONNECTION WITH POPULATION AND HOUSING DATA Sergio Arnoldo García Mejía, Master of Science, 2021. Thesis Directed By: Assistant Professor, Michelle Bensi Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Guatemala is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its exposure to social and systemic vulnerabilities that often exacerbate the occurrences of multiple natural hazards and their interactions. While some research has been carried out on the physical characteristics of the natural hazards, few empirical investigations have explored how disasters have impacted and changed the social landscape and built environments at a national, departmental scale (provinces). This study sought to use archival methods to obtain data related to disaster losses, population, housing characteristics, and household resources from database archives and organizational records to compile it into a unique database and perform spatial and longitudinal analysis methods for the period between 1973 and 2018. This study has identified correlation patterns between disasters and human population rates of growth, as well as roof and wall construction materials of housing. However, correlations were not observed between disasters and essential household utilities such as drinking water supply or toilet types. The findings of this research provide insights for reducing the impact of
    [Show full text]
  • Temporary Use of Pop-Up Environment's Potential For
    Georgia State University ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University Art and Design Theses Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design 5-10-2014 Temporary Use of Pop-Up Environment’s Potential for Repurposing Neglected Buildings and Spaces Mary Horne Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/art_design_theses Recommended Citation Horne, Mary, "Temporary Use of Pop-Up Environment’s Potential for Repurposing Neglected Buildings and Spaces." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2014. https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/art_design_theses/156 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design at ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Art and Design Theses by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks @ Georgia State University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. TEMPORARY USE OF POP-UP ENVIRONMENT’S POTENTIAL FOR REPURPOSING NEGLECTED BUILDINGS AND SPACES by MARY HORNE Under the Direction of Timothy Nichols ABSTRACT This paper puts forward a new approach to the revitalization of vacant and neglected buildings and spaces by introducing the use of temporary pop-up environments. The initial research establishes groundwork for pop-up environments and temporary use, while pointing to their potential. Records from specialists, Florian Haydn, Robert Temel, and Philipp Oswalt, exhibit various types of temporary uses and interim strategies. Strategies are displayed in their selection of sites and operation. These strategic approaches will support transitioning space and present interim projects, which have the prospect of utilizing space as a secondary means, while a more primary use of space is in development.
    [Show full text]
  • CITY of PLEASANT HILL PHONE (925) 671-5209 100 Gregory Lane FAX (925) 682-9327 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    CITY OF PLEASANT HILL PHONE (925) 671-5209 100 Gregory Lane FAX (925) 682-9327 www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (excluding Architectural Review, Reasonable Accommodations, Subdivisions, and Lot Line Adjustments) The numbers following each type of community development permit refers to the submittal information that must accompany each particular application. Some projects may require more than one approval, thus, applicants are encouraged to process concurrent applications. The staff will review the submittal requirements with each applicant to ensure the most efficient processing and to see if any submittal requirements can be reduced or waived. The submittal information is described in detail below. PLANNING DIVISION PERMIT TYPE SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT General Plan Amendment ....................................................................................... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13*, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22* Rezoning………………………………………………………………………..1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13*, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22* Variance .......................................................................................... 1, 2, 3, 4*, 8, 12*, 13*, 15, 16, 17*, 18, 19*, 22*, 23* Minor Variance ...................................................................................... 1, 2, 3, 4*, 8, 12*, 13*, 15*, 16, 17*, 18, 22*, 23* Use Permit .......................................................... 1, 2, 3, 4*, 5, 6, 12, 15, 16, 17(a), 17(h), 17(k), 18, 20, 21, 22*, 23*, 24* Minor Use Permit. ........................................
    [Show full text]
  • Holden Block 1027 West Madison Street
    LANDMARK DESIGNATION REPORT Holden Block 1027 West Madison Street Preliminary and Final Landmark Recommendation Adopted by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, March 3, 2011 CITY OF CHICAGO Richard M. Daley, Mayor Department of Housing and Economic Development Andrew J. Mooney, Commissioner Bureau of Planning and Zoning Historic Preservation Division Cover: The Holden Block at 1027 W. Madison St. is a four-story commercial loft building built in 1872. It is designed in the Italianate architectural style, faced with Buena Vista sandstone, and ornamented with a plethora of finely-crafted stone ornament concentrated around upper-floor windows. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks, whose nine members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council, was established in 1968 by city ordinance. The Commission is responsible for recommending to the City Council which individual buildings, sites, objects, or districts should be designated as Chicago Landmarks, which protects them by law. The landmark designation process begins with a staff study and a preliminary summary of information related to the potential designation criteria. The next step is a preliminary vote by the Landmarks Commission as to whether the proposed landmark is worthy of consideration. This vote not only initiates the formal designation process, but it places the review of city permits for the property under the jurisdiction of the Commission until a final landmark recommendation is acted on by the City Council. This Landmark Designation Report is subject to possible revision and amendment during the designation process. Only language contained within a designation ordinance adopted by the City Council should be regarded as final. HOLDEN BLOCK 1027 West Madison Street Built: 1872 Architect: Stephen Vaughn Shipman The Holden Block, a four-story building located on Chicago’s Near West Side, is an unusual- surviving Italianate “commercial block” from the 1870s.
    [Show full text]
  • Framework Conditions and Strategies for Pop-Up Environments in Urban Planning
    sustainability Article Framework Conditions and Strategies for Pop-Up Environments in Urban Planning Gaetano Bertino 1 , Tatjana Fischer 2,* , Gustav Puhr 2 , Guenter Langergraber 3 and Doris Österreicher 2 1 Alchemia-Nova GmbH, Institute for Innovative Phytochemistry & Closed Loop Processes, 1140 Vienna, Austria; [email protected] 2 Department of Landscape, Spatial and Infrastructure Sciences, Institute of Spatial Planning, Environmental Planning and Land Rearrangement, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), A-1190 Vienna, Austria; [email protected] (G.P.); [email protected] (D.Ö.) 3 Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment, Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), A-1190 Vienna, Austria; [email protected] * Correspondence: tatjana.fi[email protected]; Tel.: +43-1-47654-85517 Received: 30 September 2019; Accepted: 11 December 2019; Published: 16 December 2019 Abstract: Urban strategies and the way cities are planned have changed throughout history, adapting to the needs of the inhabitants, infrastructure requirements, and advances in technology. Uses and customs of people and cities are changing and can evolve much faster than in the past, with the result that urban planning is often too slow to adequately meet the current needs of society. In this context, the development of pop-up environments for temporary developments could be a solution to meet the needs of flexibility, adaptation, and resilience of a city. This allows the urban planner to consider systems from a short-term perspective, fulfilling current needs without compromising the development of potentially different activities in the future.
    [Show full text]
  • Glossary of Land Use and Planning Terms Generous Support for This Publication Provided By
    Understanding the Basics of L AND USE AND PLANNING Glossary of Land Use and Planning Terms Generous support for this publication provided by: Additional support provided by The California Endowment through a grant to the Institute’s Healthy Neighborhoods Project. Special thanks to the following individuals whose time and effort contributed to this publication: Teri Duarte, Health Program Director, Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services Michael Stepner, Professor, New School of Architecture Julia J. Roberts, Chief Deputy County Counsel, Tulare County Charlotte Dickson, Director of Local Policy, California Center for Public Health Advocacy Cathy Creswell, Deputy Director, California Department of Housing & Community Development Jeffrey Rosenhall, Project Coordinator, California Center for Physical Activity Prepared by Steve Sanders, Lianne Dillon, Ken Loman and Charles Summerell, Institute Staff Thanks also to Bill Higgins, Senior Staff Counsel for the League of California Cities and former Director of the ILG Land Use Program, for compiling the 2004 edition of the glossary. The terms in this glossary are adapted from previous editions of the Planning Commissioner’s Handbook (2000 and 2004), the Planner’s Pocket Guide (1992), and the Municipal Revenue Sources Handbook (2001), all published by the League of California Cities. Other sources include the California Planning Guide and the General Plan Guidelines (both published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research), and the Glossary of Climate Change Terms (published
    [Show full text]