What is a Comprehensive Plan?
Comprehensive plans are “essential feature[s] of long-term planning for cities and counties all over the United States. ” In fact, the...
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Jul 262 min read
What is a "gateway community"?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental planning researchers began to study the challenges experienced by small cities and...
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May 222 min read
Revamp: Transfer of Development Rights Program
One tool that Blaine County leverages to manage its growth is a transfer of development rights (TDR) program.
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May 213 min read
Wood River Land Trust Intern Feature
This Spring, Wood River High School Senior Piper Green joined the River Program for an 8 week internship. Piper took the time to share...
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May 91 min read
What is "community planning"?
Community planning welcomes everyone to participate in the land use decisions, projects, and programs that shape where they live. The...
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May 61 min read
Revamp: Trout Friendly Yard Certification
We are excited to announce that we are revamping the Trout Friendly Yard Certification with new criteria, to be launched in Spring 2025....
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May 64 min read
Nexus Study: New Development, Employee Generation & Demand for Community Housing
Across all jurisdictions, new market-rate residential development generates the need for more locally affordable housing than it creates....
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May 66 min read
2024 Wildlife Vehicle Collision Subcommittee
The Wood River Valley community cherishes the beautiful and abundant wildlife of its surrounding mountains and watersheds. The valley...
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