Comprehensive and Sectoral Planning

Question 1

Comprehensive Plan steps include

Answer 1

• Identify stakeholders
• Define goals
• Gather information and analysis
• Develop alternatives
• Select an alternative

Question 2

What does Comprehensive Planning do?

Answer 2

It helps communities plan proactively rather than reactively. Communities can identify opportunities to foster positive and transformative change

Question 3

Are states required to have a comprehensive plan?

Answer 3

There is no consensus about what constitutes a comprehensive/general plan.

Many state enabling laws are still rooted in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Standard Zoning Enabling Act (first edition 1924; revised in 1926) and Standard City Planning Enabling Act (1928).

Question 4

What is tribal planning?

Answer 4

Engages tribal government leaders, residents, and businesses in preparing plans and administering planning processes in support of the tribal community

Question 5

Key elements of a Comprehensive Plan?

Answer 5

• Demographics
• Land use
• Transportation
• Community facilities
• Infrastructure