We need to look at changes in the rate of growth, whether up or down, and react to those changes. Are there formulas to look at the need for stores, houses, streets etc. A very informal survey of the group in attendance at the meeting showed that no one thinks Area Plan Commission does good planning. There are gaps in the planning process that is currently in place, and we need to fill in the gap. Perhaps that is the main impact of our committee.
Planning is a continuous process.
The failure is in implementation of the data that is gathered. The process has become more important than planning. Requirements have staffs bogged down in paper shuffling. The planning process is encumbered by the policing process. Planned Unit Developments, a constructive and progressive idea, let thought and imagination take control instead of rigid processes.