People make financial plans, vacation plans, work plans, and even grocery lists to help them achieve goals as effectively and efficiently as possible. Without routine planning, our daily goals and personal lifestyle would become much more difficult to accomplish. Similarly, local government planning promotes common sense and intelligent community thought. Planning allows us to take a look at where we've been, where we are now, and identify where we would like to be in the future. Without a clear picture of citizen goals and desires, decision-makers often address changes in a manner that may not be in the interest of local residents.
Planning is a worthwhile and useful process.
Unfortunately, this process is not an easy one. Before it is attempted, the concept, purpose, and process of planning must be clearly understood. This fact sheet is a first-step primer intended to convey planning in an easy to understand format. A plan is a guide for public officials and private citizens to use in making informed decisions that will affect their community. IS NOT .