Rural Resurrection

Reviewing Zoning & Plat Applications

Reviewing plat and zoning-related applications are often the toughest part of the development process. Often this is where projects get snagged in a confusing and slow process that brings out… Read more »

5 Specific Area Plans to Consider

In observance of National Planning Month Rural Resurrection is publishing a series of posts on planning-related topics. Each year National Planning Month is recognized to promote community planning. This year’s… Read more »

Why Plan?

In observance of National Planning Month, we ask the question “Why Plan?” Plans are integral pieces to well-run communities. They help us organize our time and provide direction in our… Read more »

2020 Upper Midwest APA Planning Conference

In an excellent effort of regionalism, the Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin chapters of the American Planning Association (APA) hold the Upper Midwest APA Conference on an annual basis. Typically, this… Read more »

Funding for Rural Housing Assessments in Iowa

National Planning Month 2020

The month of October is National Community Planning Month. No, there’s not 31 days of planning gifts ranging from wayfinding signs to books written by Jane Jacobs. Unfortunately, there’s also… Read more »

UNL Serviceship Assists Flood Recovery in Brownville

September is National Preparedness Month. Each year National Preparedness Month is recognized to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. This year’s campaign is called “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make… Read more »

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Communication is Key When Preparing for Disasters

Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today

September is National Preparedness Month. Each year National Preparedness Month is recognized to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. Each year FEMA puts out a themed campaign during National Preparedness… Read more »