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Planning looks ahead Planners are always thinking about today but also about what tomorrow might bring. A community plan must meet the needs of its residents today but also keep the future in mind. …

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Planning Is About Collaboration Planning is a highly collaborative field, and planners spend much of their time working with others. A planner's day may start with a staff meeting to discuss the …

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