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  • Introduction to the Local Planning Handbook 

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  • Visualizing Density

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  • Using Statistical Data for Workforce Analysis

  • How and Why to Use Mixed Use Categories

  • Tracking Land Guided for Affordable Housing

  • Using GIS to Identify Candidate Sites for Employment

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  • The Council’s Review of Comp Plan Updates (December 2017)

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