Tools & Techniques

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Tools & Techniques

This section contains information about planning, zoning and other techniques for protecting important community resources. Each link has practical suggestions for preserving and enhancing local resources such as land, water, and quality of life.

Community Design & Development Low Impact Development MFCA Visual Preference Survey Neighborhood Design Elements	Farmland Preservation Preservation Issues Sample Farmland Survey Voluntary Preservation Techniques Zoning Techniques	Open Space Preservation What is Open Space? Land Development Options
Water Quality Protection Groundwater - Protection Groundwater - Threats Surface Water - Threats Surface Water - Protection Water Quality	Preserving Rural Character Rural Character and Land Use Regulations	Environmentally Sensitive Areas Protecting Sensitive Areas Topography Wetlands Wildlife Habitat Woodlands
Intergovernmental Cooperation An Explanation Offering Joint Public Services (SEMCOG) Public Acts that Enable Cooperation	Model Policies & Ordinances A Collection of Policies & Ordinances	Regulatory Measures & Design Techniques

This page last updated on 8/25/2004.