In addition, Indian nations may be able to seek and obtain the support of counties, cities, and the State for projects that will benefit everyone in the area. Transparency means getting the word out about what you are thinking of doing. It means informing people and agencies that will be involved and it means informing communities that will be affected. Inclusiveness means getting the views of those who will be affected by a plan. Resources One of the difficulties in planning is a lack of money.
Planning can be very expensive.
There are some Indian nations that are small, do not receive a great deal of federal money, and do not have a large resource or tax base for income. On the other hand, States receive federal block grants for planning and community development and some states finance planning and community development initiatives from their general fund budgets. Many universities have programs that teach or research land use planning, community development, and similar subjects. Many cities and counties have planners who specialize in the given area. Indian nation planners should consider those resources.