planning: Planning By Design Issues

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

Planning by Design
Planning by Design provides concise design information and solutions for a variety of design-related issues and concerns.  Each published issue focuses on a specific design topic.  Planning by Design promotes design awareness and provides simple, understandable solutions.  All of the issues can be used as educational tools for municipalities, the planning and development community, and citizens.  
Sustainable Design
· Green Roofs
· Green Streets
 
Stormwater Management
· Enhancing Stormwater Management - Bioswales 
· Enhancing Stormwater Management - Drainage Swales
      
Landscaping
· Street Trees
· Alternatives to the White Pine Buffer
· Shading Parking Lots
 
Transportation and Circulation
· Exploring Traffic Calming
· Traffic Calming Devices
· Structured Parking
· Pedestrian Amenities
· Cul-De-Sac Islands