APA Lauds New Illinois Smart Growth Statute

Illinois enacts Local Planning Technical Assistance Act.

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August 16, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

The American Planning Association (APA) praises the State of Illinois for passage of the Local Planning Technical Assistance Act, which it characterizes as "exemplary and trend-setting." The new law, which is based on APA's Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook, updates the state's 1920s planning statutes, defines what should be included in a comprehensive plan, and authorizes the state Department of Commerce and Community Affairs to offer a variety of planning-related technical assistance.

Thanks to Stuart Meck, FAICP

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