The Democracy Cog
November 13, 2017
by Christopher Dunne It’s been a whirlwind two months since I started as a Senior Planner with Highland Planning and only a little longer since
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Community Engagement is a Lot Like Parenting
November 10, 2017
by Tanya Zwahlen This weekend, my daughter, Claire, and I traveled to Kripalu, a yoga and retreat center in western Massachusetts, for a workshop on Mothering and Daughtering.
Bringing Surveys to Life
October 22, 2017
by Susan Hopkins It’s been a month since we officially launched MetroQuest and we’re pleased to say it has earned an important spot in our
Want to Help Preserve a Healthy Democracy? Attend a Public Meeting
October 19, 2017
By Susan Hopkins, AICP Shared experiences and serendipity are key elements of a healthy community—and a healthy democracy. This morning, as I was listening to
DIY Complete Streets in Tonawanda
August 24, 2017
Susan Hopkins & Jen Topa Do-it-yourself temporary street improvements—a.k.a. “Tactical Urbanism” events are a powerful way to demonstrate the benefits of Complete Streets. As part
The Power of Trust in Social Media Outreach
August 9, 2017
By M. André Primus Anyone reading this blog probably knows that Highland Planning specializes in public engagement. As the resident “tech nerd,” I end
Three Keys to Public Meeting Success
July 28, 2017
by Tanya Zwahlen Last night was the first public meeting for the City of Rochester Bull’s Head Brownfield Opportunity Area Step 2 Revitalization Plan project.
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