land use academy

Land Use Academy: Advanced Training at UConn Middlesex County Extension Center

Date: October 19, 2024 Time:  9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.)  Location: UConn Middlesex County Extension Center, 1066 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT 06438 The UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR) will be running an all-day Land Use Academy – Advanced Training. The full four (4) credits […]

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 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 […]

UConn Land Use Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Evolving Needs

CLEAR’s very own Renata Bertotti was featured in UConn Today’s article, UConn Land Use Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Evolving Needs, discussing her work with the Land Use Academy – which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Land Use Academy provides education for local land use planners as they make decisions balancing development and environmental […]