James K. Strozier, AICP

Ok, Neighborhood Meeting tonight, You want that with extra hollerin’?

The Foundation for Planners:

Rules of Conduct “AICP Code of Ethics”

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The Planner's Responsibility to the Public

A planner's primary obligation is to serve the public interest. While the definition of the public interest is formulated through continuous debate, a planner owes allegiance to a conscientiously attained concept of the public interest, which requires these special obligations:

• A planner must have special concern for the long-range consequences of present actions.

• A planner must pay special attention to the interrelatedness ofdecisions.

AICP Code of Ethics (cont.)

○ A planner must strive to provide full, clear and accurate information on planning issues to citizens and governmental decisions-makers.

○ A planner must strive to give citizens the opportunity to have ameaningful impact on the development of plans and programs. Participation should be broad enough to include people who lack formal organization or influence.

○ A planner must strive to expand choice and opportunity for all persons, recognizing a special responsibility to plan for the needs of disadvantaged groups and persons, and must urge the alteration of policies, institutions and decisions which oppose such needs.

○ A planner must strive to protect the integrity of the naturalenvironment.

○ A planner must strive for excellence of environmental design and endeavor to conserve the heritage of the built environment.”

Keys to working with Neighbors

Communication

Timing

Accountability

Don’t Panic!

Communication

HonestyGround RulesNeed to Know EverythingBe PreparedAgree to Disagree

RespectAll Parties Deserve

RespectAll Opinions are ValidThe Process

Timing

Not too early

Not too Late

Accountability

Communicate with your Client

Put it in Writing

Make it Binding

More than the Minimum

Successes and Failures

Successful Projects:Las MañanitasAPS Stadium/Athletic ComplexBricklight

Failures:2000 GoldGuardian Storage

Conclusion

Be committed to make it work Trust the Process Communicate Honestly