The Planning Commission

Donald Shoup has been the nation's leading voice on parking requirements, how parking shapes our cities, and the many problems embeded in the planning profession regarding parking. This episode explo…

Here Comes the Sun.....Sarah Mills is not only a planner extraordinaire, but she is also one of the most knowledgeable planners regarding renewable energy and local government regulations. Wow did we…

Jeff Speck has been a leader in making America's cities vibrant and active for three decades. His seminal book Walkable Communities, is enjoying its 10 year re-release with tons of new content. To ce…

Directing is powerful. Directing is fun. But, what all does it take to be a director? How should a Director look at the current state of planning/government while also applying career lessons? What a…

Where do planners get their information? How do they learn and stay relevent? One fabulous source is Planetizen. We sit down with the Editorial Director, James Brasuell and learn all about content di…

Are there enough movies made about the planning/local government profession? Are there any movies made about planning? Oh you better believe there are. This was a fun episode with lots of laughs and …

Okay, anarchy may be a stretch, but significant changes, not so much. Join our discussion with the creator of Panethos, Rick Brown, AICP. The Commission and Rick talk about the ways planning and loca…

The third rail of planning- to AICP or NOT to AICP? This is a subject that's been on our minds and many others we talk to. What is the value of AICP? What are the issues and improvements to consider?…

Dr. Richard Jackson has been a leading voice and calling for improving America's built environment in the name of public health for well over a generation. His story is incredible having worked with …

Our country is shaped by all sorts of decisions and one of the most critical is that of our street and road network designs. Traffic Engineer, truth teller, and courageous Planner, Chuck Marohn P.E. …

Being a planner can sometimes hurt. Your image and reputation can be challenged. But how do you respond and what do you do when that happens? Your favorite Planning Commission podcasters explore this…

M. Nolan Gray, author of Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix it, joins The Planning Commisssion. This deep dive will take you on a journey from Euclid, Ohio to Houston,…

Level of Service (LOS) is a staple when measuring lots of aspects of our communities, including traffic engineering. But what are the full ramifications of this tool? We examine the concept with a re…

Many people know one of the godfathers of walkability, but few know the man behind the mustache. In this episode, The Planning Commission gets to know one of our favorite national leaders and explore…

When you've been in the profession for as long as we have, some things start to really get to you. What are those things for us? This episode is a good old fashion venting between three friends who l…

As planners, we are usually prepared with planning theory, Constitutional law, planning process, and knowledge about the fundamentals of the profession.... then someone throws a curve ball and starts…

Your first promotion in the planning profession often means graduating from Planner I to Planner II. We examine how this happens, what a young planner should do to get that first promotion and explor…

In episode two of the Planning Commission podcast, we discuss the entry into the profession with the Planning Director of Flagstaff, Arizona, Michelle McNulty.  What does it take to get a planning jo…

The first episode of our podcast is an introduction to each Commissioner. We examine our own stories, interests in the planning profession, local government, expectations of the industry, and both th…