Planning by Design

Planning by Design provides concise design information and solutions for a variety of design-related issues and concerns.Each published issue focuses on a specific design topic.Planning by Design promotes design awareness and provides simple, understandable solutions.All of the issues can be used as educational tools for municipalities, the planning and development community, and citizens.

Sustainable Design

• Shading Parking Lots
• Green Roofs
• Green Streets
• Green Parking Lots
• Sustainable Paving

Stormwater Management

• Enhancing Stormwater Management - Bioswales
• Enhancing Stormwater Management - Drainage Swales
• Enhancing Stormwater Management - Basins

Landscaping

• Street Trees
• Shading Parking Lots
• Alternatives to the White Pine Buffer
• Shading Parking Lots
• Woodland Edge Treatments

Transportation and Circulation

• Exploring Traffic Calming
• Traffic Calming Devices
• Structured Parking
• Pedestrian Amenities
• Cul-De-Sac Islands