What Does the Planning Department Do?

Resources

• Presentation (PDF)
• Presentation Video (YouTube)

Learn about how the Planning Department works to improve your quality of life, from building a vision for healthier neighborhoods to monitoring and guiding changes in the land that surrounds you. We will provide a tutorial on the functions of the Planning Department, including how decisions are made and who is involved. Attendees will learn how to navigate this 200+ person organization, how to access planning and land use information, and how to become involved in projects that affect your neighborhood.