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. Chris Brown and Dick Holtz have a list of questions for various relevant agencies about how they deal with growth. This was put in the parking lot for later consideration. The process needs to also develop new means of public participation and over-site which include education and communication.