Planning for Master Planning [PDF]

Provides the reader with discussions of why master planning is important, the types of master planning, and the ways to implement a successful effort. You will also learn how to prepare to do a master plan, determine objectives and who to involve, administer all aspects of the plan, and select master planning consultants.

Introduction
* Why Master Planning is Important
* Planning for Limited Resources
* Variations on a Planning Theme
* Presidential Perrogative
* Community Context for Planning Legislative Mandates
* Other Issues

Section I: What is Master Planning?
1. Defining Master Planning
2. The Process

Section II: Preparing for the Process
3. Determing Objectives
4. Where to Begin
5. Master Plan Administration

Section III: Selecting Consultants
6. The Selection Process