Planning begins with learning how to care for your community, its people, and future generations. Learning to care means adopting an attitude of fairness, listening to the opinions of others, and a willingness to compromise to ensure equal treatment. The planning process can stimulate discussion that causes us to think and reminds us of the need to listen to, understand and sometimes support the opinion of others. Thus, land use regulations aimed at preservation of agricultural land, natural resources, or historic areas must be undertaken in a manner which respects private property rights. At the same time, citizens agree that selfish landowner behavior affects the well-being of the greater community.
Planning can help communities find a balanced, middle ground.
Community Resource Development Educators can provide a wide range of planning information to help local communities create partnerships to solve local land use issues.