Planning In Rural Areas

Abstract

Abstract Despite Its Increasing Importance, Planning In Rural Areas Is Often Unsuccessful. At Least A Partial Cause Is The Lack Of Meaningful Communication Between Planners And Rural Organizations. Planning Programs In Rural Areas Often Fail To Respond To The Informal Nature Of Rural Government, The Slower Pace Of Change And Smaller Number Of Perceived Crises, And Special Problems Of Meeting Costs And Demands For Professional Personnel In Rural Communities. These Conditions Change As Rural Areas Urbanize, And A Community'S Location On A Continuum From Completely Rural To Nearly Urban Is An Important Consideration For Planners. In Addition, Various Misconceptions Of Rural Conditions, Problems, And People May Hamper Effective Planning In Rural Areas.