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Celebrate National Community Planning Month on the Central Coast!

By Leanne Singleton, Pacific Municipal Consultants

Planning plays a vital role in the day-to-day happenings of citizens in every community.  Where do we live? How do we get to work or school? How can we protect our natural resources? And what will our community look like in the future?

October has been designated as National Community Planning Month by the American Planning Association (APA) as a way to highlight the role of planners and planning in each community. This year’s theme is “New Ideas for America’s Future,” acknowledging that planners help envision the future and address the needs of communities. The month-long celebration is an opportunity to recognize how planning shapes communities on the Central Coast, and the work of planners and the planning profession in creating communities of lasting value. Events are being held across the country.

To find events and learn more about National Community Planning Month, visit http://www.planning.org/ncpm/

The American Planning Association represents more than 40,000 members including professional planners, academics, business leaders, students and engaged citizens. APA advocates for good planning practices to keep communities safe, healthy, and prosperous.

Celebrating Community Planning Locally

October has been designated as National Community Planning Month by the American Planning Association (APA) as a way to highlight the role of planners and planning in each community. This year, we will be celebrating National Community Planning Month by bringing planning to the community at the San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market! Join us on Thursday, October 20th from 6:00 – 9:00 PM as we engage children, students, and the community with activities to help explain what planning is, how planning influences everyday activities, and what residents can do to become involved in planning for their community. The SLO Farmer’s Market draws a diverse crowd every week and we’re looking forward to sharing with them the benefits of community engagement and local planning. Activities at the booth for kids and adults will include:

-  Build you Dream City (out of Legos!)

-  My Favorite Place in Town is…

-  Planning word search and other games

-  What is Planning?

-  What’s going on in your community?

So the question is, how will YOU celebrate planning in your community this October? If you’ll be in SLO on October 20th, be sure to stop by and bring your friends and family to join the fun.

Get Involved!

We’re looking for volunteers to staff the Farmers’ Market Booth and for descriptions of current planning efforts in communities on the Central Coast. If you’re interested in volunteering or want to share local planning efforts, please contact Leeanne Singleton, lsingleton@pmcworld.com.

This entry was posted on Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 7:52 pm and is filed under: Openspace.