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What's New At center of offshore wind farm debate: How close to shore? The Muskegon Chronicle (1/24) How close is too close? That question is one of the first — and, so far, the thorniest — to address in the debate over locating wind turbines on the Great Lakes. Another developer pitches Cleveland aquarium plan The Toledo Blade (1/18) Add another player to the already-crowded field of developers dreaming of bringing a world-class aquarium to Cleveland. The latest entry, Great Lakes Aquarium of Cleveland Inc., wants to build a $70 million aquarium as part of a lakefront development project planned for land occupied by the Port of Cleveland. This country is falling apart (really) The Globe and Mail (1/14) Toronto has 1,400 water main breaks a year. The city's system is aging and decrepit, and some of the pipes in the downtown core have hit the century mark. Toronto will spend $127 million this year to patch and replace corroded pipes, but it's an uphill battle. Estimates sought on bayfront improvements Traverse City Record-Eagle (1/14) A revitalized Traverse City, Mich., bayfront is moving closer to reality. City officials issued a request for proposals this week that seeks firms to bid on engineering designs and detailed cost estimates for bayfront improvements. Waukesha sets Jan. 28 meeting on bid for Lake Michigan water Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (1/12) City officials later this month will unveil a draft application to pump Lake Michigan water to Waukesha for its residents and businesses. Lake Erie might quench thirst for offshore wind energy project Akron Beacon Journal (1/11) The most consistent and unchecked winds in Ohio are found off the state's northern coast: above Lake Erie. That's why Cuyahoga County leaders are pushing a $92 million project to build three to eight turbines three to five miles off Cleveland's coast.
General Resources alt.planning.urban Newsgroup A newsgroups dedicated to urban planning. For more information on news groups, see GLIN's newsgroup page. American Planning Association The APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are organized to advance the art and science of planning and to foster the activity of planning at the local, regional, state and national levels. Canadian Institute of Planners The Canadian Institute of Planners has been dedicated to the advancement of responsible planning throughout Canada since 1919. Geographic Information Systems Advisory Services Program University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute Provides assistance on the application of computer-based GIS. Stimulated by recent state legislation, all 72 Wisconsin counties, plus many cities, villages and townships, are actively pursuing the modernization of their land records. Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association This site provides Minnesota professional and citizen planners information to help with day-to-day issues encountered, as well as information for professional development. Ontario Professional Planners Institute OPPI represents the professional planning community of Ontario. Planning Assistance to States (Section 22 of WRDA 1974) In 1974, Congress provided the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers a general authority to provide assistance to states in the planning for the development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources. Recent amendments have expanded this assistance to ecosystem planning. Planning Commissioners Journal This quarterly publication designed for citizen planners covers a wide range of planning issues, media relations, creating a comprehensive plan, conflicts of interest & ex-parte communications, running an effective meeting and developing good staff-commissioner relations.
Related Resources GLIN: Economic Development in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Ecosytem Management in the Great Lakes Region GLIN: Land Use in the Great Lakes Region Brownfields: Sustainable Land Use (Exit GLIN) Great Lakes Commission
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