IN THIS ISSUE:
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FOR BEGINNERS

Critical Issues in Undertaking Community Surveys
This article will identify some critical issues that a plan commission or other group must consider.

Who's Who in the Planning World
A descriptive list of the bodies involved in the planning process.  This article is reprinted from the Plan Commission/Committee Handbook which has an expected June 2002 release.

FOR BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATES 

Rain and Snow - Where do They Go and What do They Take With Them
The first in a series of articles that will address impervious surfaces and their affect on the land.

CASE LAW UPDATE 

What Changes Invalidate a Nonconforming Use?
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II, addressed changes allowed for nonconforming uses in its December 5, 2001, decision, Racine County v. Cape.

GENERAL ARTICLES

Plan Commission Workshops Deemed A Success!
CLUE conducted five workshops and have deemed them a success.  We are also planning for one in southwest Wisconsin in mid-April and to reschedule one in the Hayward area for April 2002.

Web-Based Community Planning for the Citizen Planner
The title above was the focus of the December 2001 issue of the Land Information Bulletin which you can access from this page.

Multi-Use Trail PowerPoint Presentation on the Web
An informative PowerPoint presentation prepared recently for the Plan Commission/Committee Workshop held in Rhinelander. 

Smart Growth Video Tapes Available
These two video tapes contain a compilation of discussions on Smart Growth from various groups in Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin.  Follow the link to get your copy.

Calendar of Events
Check out the calendar for a list of workshops, classes, seminars, and events concerning land use issues.