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Introduction <br /> want to remain the same as they are today have to plan to deal with <br /> change--otherwise, outside forces will dictate the development of their <br /> communities. <br /> Don't worry, as a planning commissioner you will not be expected to deal <br /> with all of the facets of change, at least not right of way. Most planning <br /> commissions have three areas of concentration: <br /> NOLS <br /> 1. Development of the community's comprehensive plan <br /> 2. Creating and maintaining land use plans <br /> 3. Planning for capital improvements and/or special projects <br /> Larger communities may have other boards or commissions that get <br /> involved in planning the future of the community. Examples of these <br /> include park boards, downtown associations, economic development <br /> authorities, housing authorities, etc. <br /> Planning Process <br /> Figure 1 shows the basic planning process that is used when trying to <br /> address a problem or an issue: <br /> Define The <br /> Issue /4 <br /> Evaluate Identify <br /> Plan's <br /> Available <br /> j Effectiveness Options <br /> Implement Help <br /> ' the Chosen *in Choose Best <br /> Solution Solution(s) <br /> Figure 1 The Planning Process <br /> Problem Identification: In order to be effective at planning, <br /> commissioners need to make sure they address the right problems. <br /> Sometimes the problem is obvious, such as the need for new land and <br /> Minnesota Planning Association <br /> Citizen Planner Handbook Introduction Page 2 <br />