The right tool for the job. Aside from theory, what do planners actually use to get their jobs done? The three most important tools are
language,
social skills and
problem-solving skills. After this, we can add on computer skills (including typing, the internet, databases, search engines, websites), planning software, GIS, boilerplates, templates, plans, codes, zoning, taxation, jargon, process, permits, public relations, laws, human resources, fiscal impact analysis, and so much more.
Policy Proposal - Version 1.0
Download proposal as pdf file.
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Stumbled on the concept of Anarchic Geography.
The map is a device of power. What happens when this device is purposely redirected, hacked mischievously or stolen outright?
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This video shows the world's air traffic over the course of a day. See North America, Europe and Asia light up much more than the rest of the world. Air traffic activity is a good economic indicator. If you've got people moving to and fro in airplanes, there must be a lot of economic activity to support it.
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This gapminder graph illustrates the correlation between improved health (as measured by greater life expectancy) and Income Per Person (gross domestic product per capita) of a country. Of interest in this graph: In general, first, health improves, then wealth:
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َAt last! A translation of
Kent Keith's "Paradoxical Commandments" in Persian! Translated with the collaboration of Dr. Razani and Ms. Javadpour.
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آدمیزاد غیر منطقی، دلیل گریز و خود محورند - به هر حال دوستشان بدار
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ُThe building permit process can affect the development of a community, city, country. It is a key interface between the plans made for the community as a whole, and the implementation of those plans on a project by project basis. It is our intention to clarify the permit process in Iran, to study the process in other areas, to identify innovative best practices to recommend to our nation's municipal leaders.
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ٍٍٍٍThe California Governor’s
Office of Planning and Research has developed a set of comprehensive guidelines to assist local governments in the preparation and content of general plans. By law, each city and county in California "must prepare a comprehensive, long term general plan to guide its future." These guidelines are designed around California law. Nevertheless, they are a great resource that can be adapted to other regions. It is the goal of this site to translate and modify the guidelines for use in Iran. Download the guidelines here:
General_Plan_Guidelines_2003.pdf.
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A metaphor and a wish.
Have you ever tried to play guitar and found it too difficult?
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گیتار زدن سخت است.
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Our goal is to make this website fully bilingual. It can thus be a Persian-English
rosetta stone for planning, a bridge for two languages and for many concepts.
But how will we get to a fully bi-lingual site?
We need a plan of course!
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