A Regional Planning Organization is a government body that guides the development of public and private resources in a manner that ensures public safety, well being and livability. Regional planning organizations take different forms and may also include a metropolitan planning organization or may be part of a multi-state or multi-government association. A regional planning organization develops plans that coordinate planning by groups of local governments and special districts that have common social, political, economic, cultural or other similarities.[1] Generally this process takes the form of urban planning or one of its sub-disciplines such as land use planning, transportation planning, or environmental planning.[2]
Regional planning organizations exist in a variety of different formats. In some areas they are a part of another organizations such as a Regional Council of Governments.[3][4] Regional planning organizations are sometimes also called regional development organisations as the need for planning often includes key economic development issues.
See also
- Metropolitan planning organization
- Regional Planning Councils (RPCs), a quasi-governmental body established by the state of Florida
- Regional Development Commissions (RDC), a regional government in the state of Minnesota
- Urban planning
- Regional planning
External links
References
- ^ "Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook: Chapter 6 Regional Planning". American Planning Association. American Planning Association Press. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Role of Regional Planning Organizations in Transportation Planning Across Boundaries" (PDF). United States Department of Transportation. United States Department of Transportation Volpe Research Cente. pp. 1–10. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "The Council of Governments". River Council of Governments, Connecticut. River Council of Governments, Connecticut. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Regional Councils, COGs & MPOs". About NARC. National Association of Regional Councils.
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