Presentation on the role of neighborhood associations at the recent land use law CLE conference in Albuquerque

1. James K. Strozier, AICP

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

3. The Foundation for Planners:
Rules of Conduct “AICP Code of Ethics”
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
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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 of
decisions.

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

5. Keys to working with Neighbors
 Communication
 Timing
 Accountability

6. Don’t Panic!

7. Communication
 Honesty
 Ground Rules
 Need to Know Everything
 Be Prepared
 Agree to Disagree
 Respect
 All Parties Deserve
Respect
 All Opinions are Valid
 The Process

8. Timing
 Not too early
 Not too Late

9. Accountability
 Communicate with
your Client
 Put it in Writing
 Make it Binding
 More than the
Minimum

10. Successes and Failures
 Successful Projects:
Las Mañanitas
APS Stadium/Athletic Complex
Bricklight
 Failures:
2000 Gold
Guardian Storage

11. Conclusion
 Be committed to make it work
 Trust the Process
 Communicate Honestly