Tip : Size not a Factor in Creative Downtown Development
Tip : Subdivision Approval a “Legislative” and therefore Discretionary Process
Tip : The picture for Upstate Louisiana seen as Upbeat
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Tip : Size not a Factor in Creative Downtown Development
Posted: 5/14/08 :: By: Neil Erwin
Three Upstate Louisiana communities of differing sizes are taking aggressive new steps to develop their historic downtown cores while preserving their unique character and charm. ...
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Tip : Subdivision Approval a “Legislative” and therefore Discretionary Process
Posted: 4/2/08 :: By: Neil Erwin
A question persistently raised in litigation is whether a subdivision plat that meets all minimum technical engineering requirements must be approved by a local planning commission? Under Louisiana law, the answer is “no” . . . ...
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Tip : The picture for Upstate Louisiana seen as Upbeat
Posted: 3/23/08 :: By: Neil Erwin
Upstate Louisiana was drawn as an upbeat area for real estate development and forward-looking governmental innovation, spurred by significant investment in cyber defense. ...
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Tip : A Master Plan offers more than a Comprehensive Plan
Posted: 3/16/08 :: By: Neil Erwin
So why adopt a "master plan," when the existence of a "comprehensive plan" may do? The answer is to strengthen the legal standing of zoning decisions. ...
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Tip : Communities Fix Up to Move Up
Posted: 3/9/08 :: By: Neil Erwin
Governmental mobilization for neighborhood fix up is a commendable, even essential, foundation for overall community advancement. ...
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