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<br /> rows,shapes,and diagrams.Ensure that your
<br /> process progresses in a clear direction.Note
<br /> departments and agencies clearly so that your : ,
<br /> audience knows who is responsible at a given
<br /> stage in the development process. -
<br /> GENERAL CONCEPTS TO REMEMBER
<br /> If you find yourself stuck or straying too far e
<br /> into the esoteric world of zoning and land-use /
<br /> planning,here are a few key takeaways to
<br /> help you refocus on your goat. o
<br /> Use Visuals
<br /> Visuals and graphics should be used to Il-
<br /> lustrate and contextualize pieces of text.for
<br /> existing graphics(such as a zoning map)try to
<br /> simplify them as much as possible.Use color
<br /> and clear lines. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Missing and damaged print issues:Contact
<br /> Joseph DeAngelis is a planner and researcher Customer Service,American Planning
<br /> Association,205 N.Michigan Ave.,Suite
<br /> Rely on Plain English with the American Planning Association in 1200,Chicago,IL 6o6oi(312-431-9-100 or
<br /> Avoid using complicated phrasing,sentences, Chicago.Previously,he was a resiliency plan- customerservice@planning.org)within 90 days
<br /> or jargon straight from the zoning code.Trans- ner for the New York City Department of City of the publication date.Include the name of the
<br /> publication,year,volume and issue number or
<br /> late this information for your audience. Planning,where he worked on long-term plan- month,and your name,mailing address,and
<br /> ning and zoning solutions for communities membership number if applicable.
<br /> Use Existing Resources impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Copyright©2o16 by the American Planning
<br /> Rely on photographs,existing definitions,and Association,2o5 N.Michigan Ave.,Suite 1200,
<br /> Chicago,IL 6o601-5927.The American Planning
<br /> statements of purpose(such as those on your Cover:A New Zoning Plan for the District of Association also has offices at 103015th St.,NW,
<br /> city's website),or books you may still have Columbia.Harold M.Lewis,1956. Suite 750 West,Washington,DC 20005-1503;
<br /> from planning school.Scour the web for suit- planning.org.
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<br /> CONCLUSION
<br /> A good Zoning sol presentation can be de-
<br /> ployed in a variety ofvenues and audiences.
<br /> It can be tacked onto an existing presentation
<br /> to prime an audience before discussing a new
<br /> zoning proposal,or can become a stand-alone
<br /> session with interested community groups.It
<br /> can become a series of printouts,a section on
<br /> your community's website,or compiled as a
<br /> published handbook.It can help elected offi-
<br /> cials and city staffto accurately discuss issues
<br /> of zoning and land use with the public.Most , . , . . .• •••.:
<br /> importantly,it can demystify a complex and
<br /> often esoteric process.Zoning sol can help to
<br /> narrow the knowledge gap between a city and
<br /> its citizens,and equip them with the toots and
<br /> the confidence to make informed decisions.
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