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Los Angeles Department of City Planning

PLANNING Basics
A Training CD-ROM for Neighborhood Councils
This self-guiding CD-ROM provides a rich interactive multimedia experience to educate certified Neighborhood Councils and others who interact with the Department of City Planning on city planning in Los Angeles. The CD-ROM explains the organization of the Department of City Planning, the responsibilities of each of its divisions, and the public services the department provides. It includes a discussion of planning principles and practices, the role of public participation, and guides users through the basic planning processes.

The CD-ROM includes information on the Planning and Zoning Code and the Community Plans, Specific Plans, and Neighborhood Implementation programs (planning tools) available in each community. It describes the decision-makers and their role in planning and zoning related matters and includes a video of the City Planning Commission to give users an idea of what typically occurs during a commission meeting. There is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Section that answers many common planning questions. Included is a Tutorials section which runs self-timed tutorials for users to learn how to use and access the Department of City Planning's website, Zoning Information Map Access System, and the Summary Case Tracking System.



The Department of City Planning will furnish a free copy of the CD-ROM to each neighborhood council that gets certified. Additional copies are available for purchase for $5.00 each. If you wish to purchase the CD ROM, please contact the City Planning's Publication Office at (213) 978-1255 or visit them at City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Room 575. 
The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Los Angeles, CA 90012