Series Covers 'Planning In The West'

A series of articles and reports addressing growth in the Western United States, including Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Idaho and other states.

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September 15, 2006, 6:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

"As growth in the West continues to accelerate, the importance of good planning becomes evermore obvious. How can the region absorb the many people who want to live here while retaining its unique character and spectacular spaces."

Articles in this series cover topics ranging from the rapid population growth in Western states to the need for responsive comprehensive plans to analyses of recent legislation that is shaping development. The series will be continuously updated with new articles and subjects, painting a picture of the state of planning in the west.

FULL STORY: Planning in the West

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 in New West

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