" Sprawl " is one of the most common terms used to describe the " unrestricted and rapid expansion of development " at the periphery of a...

Comprehensive plans are “essential feature[s] of long-term planning for cities and counties all over the United States. ” In fact, the...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental planning researchers began to study the challenges experienced by small cities and...

One tool that Blaine County leverages to manage its growth is a transfer of development rights (TDR) program.

This Spring, Wood River High School Senior Piper Green joined the River Program for an 8 week internship. Piper took the time to share...

Community planning welcomes everyone to participate in the land use decisions, projects, and programs that shape where they live. The...

We are excited to announce that we are revamping the Trout Friendly Yard Certification with new criteria, to be launched in Spring 2025....

Across all jurisdictions, new market-rate residential development generates the need for more locally affordable housing than it creates....

The Wood River Valley community cherishes the beautiful and abundant wildlife of its surrounding mountains and watersheds. The valley...