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Recognize the Durham City-County Planning Department for the Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award for the Comprehensive Plan (10min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 12, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to recognize the Durham City-County Planning Department for being awarded the esteemed Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award (Comprehensive Plan - Large Community category) by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association. The award was presented to staff at the APA-NC Annual Conference on October 16, 2024. The plan was the culmination of four years of staff work with the community and was led by the Planning Department's Community Planning Team, who managed the project, and wrote the plan.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment. Maintaining, protecting, and improving natural and built systems to support a sustainable Community
Resource Persons: Grace Smith, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board extend congratulations to the Durham City -County Planning Department.
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County Manager: ____________________________