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What is "Sprawl"
" Sprawl " is one of the most common terms used to describe the " unrestricted and rapid expansion of development " at the periphery of a...
Dec 17, 20246 min read
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What is a Comprehensive Plan?
Comprehensive plans are “essential feature[s] of long-term planning for cities and counties all over the United States. ” In fact, the...
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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What is a "gateway community"?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental planning researchers began to study the challenges experienced by small cities and...
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Revamp: Transfer of Development Rights Program
One tool that Blaine County leverages to manage its growth is a transfer of development rights (TDR) program.
May 22, 20242 min read
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What is "Community Planning"?
Community planning welcomes everyone to participate in the land use decisions, projects, and programs that shape where they live. The...
May 9, 20241 min read
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2024-2025: Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Subcommittee
Click on the image to download the educational flyer, "Wildlife Vehicle Collisions (WVC) on State Highway 75." The Wood River Valley...
May 6, 20247 min read
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