Comprehensive and Long-Range Planning

Question 1

Comprehensive Planning

Answer 1

Essential because it helps communities plan proactively rather than reactively. Communities can identify opportunities to foster positive and transformative change- a different course of action than always reacting to change that seems negative or unwanted.

Question 2

Basic Steps of Plan Making for Comprehensive Planning

Answer 2

1. Identify stakeholders
2. Define Goals
3. gather info and analysis
4. develop alternatives
5. select an alternative

Implementation then involves setting a budget and establishing the action steps needed for implementation. Finally, comprehensive planning requires evaluation and amendment at regular intervals.

Question 3

Tribal Planning

Answer 3

engages tribal government leaders, residents, and businesses in preparing plans and administering planning processes in support of the tribal community. Tribal governments develop comprehensive plans, much like in cities. The US department of transportation supports a specific Tribal Transporation process that allows federal agencies to consult with tribes on transportation policy, regulation, and projects. And some state have developed planning guides to help support state-level support for tribal planning.