Mongabay

Low implementation of land use maps in Andean countries affects conservation outcomes and agricultural productivity

If you liked this story, share it with other people. One of the most notable examples of zoning with positive and negative outcomes is the Plan de Uso de Suelos (PLUS) of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The PLUS ...
The Columbian

Washougal officials mull land use maps that will dictate city’s growth through 2045

The Washougal City Council will soon select a land use map that will set the stage for the city’s growth over the next two decades. The city of Washougal will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb.
Asheville Citizen-Times

Buncombe County land use map: Over next 20 years, what land will be developed, conserved?

ASHEVILLE - Future dense development of up to 30 units per acre in Buncombe County will likely be centered around I-26, I-40, U.S. 70 and U.S. 74, while conservation efforts will focus on the outer ...
Post-Bulletin

Olmsted County ends cities' ability to independently nix land-use map changes outside their boundaries

ROCHESTER — Olmsted County commissioners voted Tuesday to ensure they will have the final say on requested land-use changes in unincorporated portions of the county. “This is the right move and a much ...
Killeen Daily Herald

City of Belton updates land use map that helps guide zoning requests

BELTON — The city of Belton recently amended its Comprehensive Plan to feature an updated Future Land Use Map — a planning tool that guides zoning requests throughout the community and ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Knox County's growth plan clears another hurdle as planning commission approves key map

Knox County's new 20-year growth plan needs two more rounds of voting before it can become a reality. The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission unanimously approved the Future Land Use Map by a 14 ...