The Planning Commission

Being a planner can sometimes hurt. Your image and reputation can be challenged. But how do you respond and what do you do when that happens? Your favorite Planning Commission podcasters explore this issue among themselves and with their wonderful guest, Land Use attorney and former Sonoma, CA mayor, Rachel Hundley.  Support the show Our Website : https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ YouTube:...

M. Nolan Gray, author of Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix it, joins The Planning Commisssion. This deep dive will take you on a journey from Euclid, Ohio to Houston, Texas all while the Commission chats about the many issues facing the fundamental land use planning tool-zoning.  Support the show Our Website : https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ YouTube: The...

Level of Service (LOS) is a staple when measuring lots of aspects of our communities, including traffic engineering. But what are the full ramifications of this tool? We examine the concept with a real-life engineer, Ariana Jeske, PE, PTOE. Support the show Our Website : https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ YouTube: The Planning Commission Podcast channel Instagram: @theplanningcommissionpodc...

Many people know one of the godfathers of walkability, but few know the man behind the mustache. In this episode, The Planning Commission gets to know one of our favorite national leaders and explores more than the keys to a walkable community. You'll love this conversation as it's filled with all kinds of laughs and thought provoking topics.  Support the show Our Website : https://thepl...

When you've been in the profession for as long as we have, some things start to really get to you. What are those things for us? This episode is a good old fashion venting between three friends who love what they do, but often loathe particular parts.  Support the show Our Website : https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ YouTube: The Planning Commission Podcast channel Instagram: @theplann...

As planners, we are usually prepared with planning theory, Constitutional law, planning process, and knowledge about the fundamentals of the profession.... then someone throws a curve ball and starts talking about the need for public involvement and we scratch our heads. What is it, what should it be, and what is the actual purpose of involving the public? We explore this topic with a subject expe...

Your first promotion in the planning profession often means graduating from Planner I to Planner II. We examine how this happens, what a young planner should do to get that first promotion and explore what is currently happening with young planners from a seasoned Community Development Director and practicing planner, Lauren Driscoll from the City of Salina, Kansas.  Support the show Our Website :...

In episode two of the Planning Commission podcast, we discuss the entry into the profession with the Planning Director of Flagstaff, Arizona, Michelle McNulty.  What does it take to get a planning job, what advice would we give from our own experiences, and what does a seasoned Director think makes for a great planning candidate?  All of this and more in episode two.  Support the show Our Website...

The first episode of our podcast is an introduction to each Commissioner. We examine our own stories, interests in the planning profession, local government, expectations of the industry, and both the good and not so good in a profession few know.  Support the show Our Website : https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ YouTube: The Planning Commission Podcast channel Instagram: @theplanningcommis...