2012 American Planning Association – National Planning Conference APRIL , 16 2012
• Sarah S. More, FAICP, moderator, Town of Sahuarita • Dave Siegel, FAICP, Otak • Bob Barber, FAICP, Orion Planning Group • Joanne Garnett, FAICP, Orion Planning Group • Polly Carolin, FAICP, formerly with Regional
Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Leadership, Weighty Issues and Planning Trends
APA National Conference
April 16, 2012
David M. Siegel, FAICP
“Culture of planning” is growing
Planning provides value
Planning means jobs
Providing the facts
Defining the issues
Outlining potential responses
Brokering conversations
Facilitating change
We tend to think ahead!
Scenario planning
Planning for urban areas
Communications
Climate change
GHG reduction
Indifference
Planning’s not popular!
Planning or Police? Cops win
Creeping conservatism!
The race to the bottom
We create our own
Energetic
Comprehensive view
Traits of a successful planner
More traits
More traits
Yet more traits
And yes, even more traits
FINALLY!
How have I been successful?
When all else fails
What to look for when hiring a planner
• Sense of humor
• Ability to write
• Curiosity
• Likes people
• Solution oriented
• Public speaking
• Balanced life
• Part of the community
Keep it all in perspective!
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