The graduate students in Rural Planning and Development's RPD*6280 - Advanced Planning Practice class ventured forth to Ontario County, New York State from March 2nd to 4th. The intent of the journey, besides staying at a really nice lakeside resort in the Finger Lakes district on the off-season, was to examine the on the ground planning practices conducted at the state, county and local municipal areas. Instructive discussions were held with engaged local planners on the following topics: planning mechanics 101, community revitalization efforts, co-ordinated waste management public-private sector planning, agricultural land protection, growth management initiatives and recreation/parks planning. The whirlwind trip was interesting to compare to the way we do planning back home in Ontario, the Province.
RPD on field trip visiting Ontario County, New York State.
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