Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 1 PM Presenters: Alfredo Herrera & Sarah Hurley, CT GIS Office  With the passage of Connecticut Public Act 25-1, An Act Concerning Housing Growth, the CT GIS Office has been tasked with developing tools and guidance to support municipalities in preparing local Housing Growth Plans and determining developable land inventories, […]
Published Land Use Academy
Backyard Chicken Zoning from a One Health Perspective
Wednesday, December 3, 2:00 PM Speakers: Dave Dickson, UConn CLEAR, Sara Tomis & Indu Upadhyaya, UConn Extension, Charlie Vidich & Tucker Beckett, WestCOG Host: UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) With growing interest in local and sustainable sources of food, the keeping of chickens in residential backyards is increasingly popular. However, concerns […]
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 9
December 19, 2024 Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Fundamentals of Site Plan Reading Presentation Recording and Slides Coming Soon.Â
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 7
October 17, 2024 Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Timeline will progress based on interest and questions: Representation by Commission Members Social Media View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Market Forces Impact on Land Use Planning in CT
Recorded October 10, 2024 Presented by: Donald Poland, AICP Hosted by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR The Role of Land Use Planning and Zoning Regulations (a brief overview) Real Estate Asset Classes (a brief overview of commercial asset classes and CT context) Understanding Market Dynamics (demographics, socioeconomic, psychographics, and trends) Site Selection (understanding the site selection […]
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 6
September 19, 2024 Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Timeline will progress based on interest and questions: FOIA Conflict of Interest Bias and Predisposition View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 5
July 18th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Public Hearings Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: How Light-Touch Density and Live Local Urban Villages Can Supply Housing Abundance to Connecticut
July 16th, 2024 2:00PM Presented by: Edward Pinto, AEI Housing Center Topics Covered: Affordable & Fair Housing General commissioner training hours: TBD Fair & Affordable Housing training hours: 1 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 4
June 20th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Alternates Sitewalks Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Webinar for ZBA Members
May 20th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Michael Zizka, Halloran Sage Topics Covered: Commissioner Conduct and Conflicts Bias and Pre-determination; Ex-parte Communications; Freedom of Information (FOI) How to deal with applicants’ and public testimony; Statutory standards for variances, including hardship; Differences among ZBA functions: variances, appeals, and other possible matters If you would like to order […]
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 3
May 16th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Running a Meeting Responsibilities / Fundamental Fairness Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 2
April 18th, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Types of Power of Land Use Commissions Zone Change and Regulation Amendments v. Special Permit v. Site Plan Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Basic Training Session 1
March 21st, 2024 12:00PM Presented by: Renata Bertotti, UConn CLEAR Topics Covered: Legal Basis for Land Use Regulations Commissioner Training Requirements for members of Planning, Zoning, ZBA, Inland Wetlands and Watercourse and Aquifer Protection Commissions Commissioner Training Hours: 0.5 View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Fair and Affordable Housing
February 16th, 2023 Presented by:Mark Branse View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Running a Meeting and Making a Decision
February 9th, 2023 Presented by:Â Kenneth R. Slater, Jr. View Recording View Slides
Land Use Academy: Bias, Predisposition, and Conflicts
February 2nd, 2023 Presented by:Richard P. Roberts View Recording View Slides