Map Reading for Site Plan Review
The Map Reading for Site Plan Review workshop is a part of CLEAR's Land Use Academy (see note below). Upon occasion, it may also be taught as a standalone class. The workshop helps new commissioners better understand how to read and evaluate maps and site plans and how to assess impacts to resources. The workshop also covers the essential components of maps and materials submitted in a typical site plan. Participants gain practical skills as they work together in hands-on exercises with scales, maps and site plans.
The workshop is free of charge and about 1 hour long. We recommend scheduling 2 hours to allow for discussion and questions. Contact CT NEMO at nemo@uconn.edu or call (860) 345-4511 to schedule a workshop.
Land Use Academy
The Land Use Academy provides practical education for local land use decision makers in Connecticut. Our program focuses on the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to serve effectively on a local land use commission. The Academy is a program of the University of Connecticut Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR).
New land use commissioners and those considering becoming commissioners will find the Academy courses especially useful, as will current commissioners seeking to update or refresh their understanding of fundamental land use topics.
The principal program consists of a core curriculum of three courses offered as a day-long training, usually held on Saturdays.
In addition to the core training, the Land Use Academy offers additional workshops on pertinent Land Use Planning Topics as part of the Municipal Initiative. A wide variety of other workshops are available through other CLEAR outreach programs.
The Land Use Academy is recognized as the state’s official certification program in basic land use education for local commissioners. The Connecticut Land Use Academy is supported by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Office of Responsible Growth, with funds provided by the Connecticut General Assembly.