cle neighborhood2012
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Presentation on the role of neighborhood associations at the recent land use law CLE conference in AlbuquerqueTRANSCRIPT
James K. Strozier, AICP
Ok, Neighborhood Meeting tonight, You want that with extra hollerin’?
The Foundation for Planners:
Rules of Conduct “AICP Code of Ethics”
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The Planner's Responsibility to the Public
A planner's primary obligation is to serve the public interest. While the definition of the public interest is formulated through continuous debate, a planner owes allegiance to a conscientiously attained concept of the public interest, which requires these special obligations:
• A planner must have special concern for the long-range consequences of present actions.
• A planner must pay special attention to the interrelatedness ofdecisions.
AICP Code of Ethics (cont.)
○ A planner must strive to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decisions-makers.
○ A planner must strive to give citizens the opportunity to have ameaningful impact on the development of plans and programs. Participation should be broad enough to include people who lack formal organization or influence.
○ A planner must strive to expand choice and opportunity for all persons, recognizing a special responsibility to plan for the needs of disadvantaged groups and persons, and must urge the alteration of policies, institutions and decisions which oppose such needs.
○ A planner must strive to protect the integrity of the naturalenvironment.
○ A planner must strive for excellence of environmental design and endeavor to conserve the heritage of the built environment.”
Keys to working with Neighbors
Communication
Timing
Accountability
Don’t Panic!
Communication
HonestyGround RulesNeed to Know EverythingBe PreparedAgree to Disagree
RespectAll Parties Deserve
RespectAll Opinions are ValidThe Process
Timing
Not too early
Not too Late
Accountability
Communicate with your Client
Put it in Writing
Make it Binding
More than the Minimum
Successes and Failures
Successful Projects:Las MañanitasAPS Stadium/Athletic ComplexBricklight
Failures:2000 GoldGuardian Storage
Conclusion
Be committed to make it work Trust the Process Communicate Honestly