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PLANNING COMMISSION AWARDS
Planning Commission Awards
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Year |
Award |
Program/Recipient |
Summary |
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1996 |
Louisiana APA Outstanding Planning Award (Planning Implementation) |
Horizon Plan |
Outstanding achievement in "Planning Implementation" for the "Horizon Plan Public Awareness Project" |
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1997 |
Louisiana APA Outstanding Planning Award (Comprehensive Planning, Large City) |
Economic Development Plan |
Outstanding achievement in the Economic Development Section & Strategic Plan for Economic Development |
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1997 |
Louisiana APA Honorable Mention Outstanding Planning Award |
Unified Development Code |
The progress of the Unified Development Code including a Citizens Advisory Committee in the development |
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1997 |
Louisiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Merit Award in Communications |
Horizon Plan Public Awareness Program |
The programs ability to inform citizens on the details of planning |
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1997 |
Distinguished Leadership Award |
Chairman Frank Muscarello |
Outstanding leadership |
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1998 |
Louisiana APA Outstanding Planning Award for Implementation |
Horizon Plan |
Progress of the 5-year update of the Horizon Plan. |
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1998 |
Distinguished Leadership Award |
Troy Bunch |
Outstanding leadership |
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1999 |
Public Education Award |
Land Development Guide |
Providing the public with excellent information about planning |
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1999 |
ASLA Research and Communication Award |
Land Development Guide |
Providing excellent information in an easy to read & plain language format |
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1999 |
ASLA Individual Award |
Ellen Miller |
Support of ASLA |
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1999 |
Baton Rouge Good Growth Coalition Individual Excellence Award |
Troy Bunch |
Creating open lines of communication & enhanced dialogue |
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2000 |
Louisiana APA Planning Award for a Project/Program/Tool |
New Zoning Classifications
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Project, program or tool that advances the effectiveness of planning
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2000 |
ASLA Public Education Award |
"Planning,What is It?" (publication) |
A publication informing the public about the Planning Commission & what planning does |
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2001 |
Louisiana APA Planning Award for a Project/Program/Tool |
"Wetlands Identification and Characterization" |
A system that advances wetland planning
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2001 |
ASLA Public Education Award |
Wetlands Educational Outreach Program |
Educating of the public about Wetlands
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2002 |
Louisiana APA Planning Award for a Project/Program/Tool |
Bluebonnet Boulevard Corridor Study |
Coordinating & addressing the needs for the Bluebonnet Boulevard area |
| 2002 |
Good Growth Coalition Award for Excellence in Planning |
Bluebonnet Boulevard Corridor Study |
Progress of the Bluebonnet Boulevard area
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2002 |
Distinguished Contribution Award |
Troy Bunch |
Extraordinary contributions to the APA
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2003 |
ASLA Public Education Award |
Resource Center |
Creation of a Resource Center to provide information to the public |
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2003 |
Louisiana APA Planning Award for a Project/Program/Tool |
Brownfields Program |
Creating a program to help revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods |
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2004 |
The Intergraph Geospatial Achievement Award from Intergraph Mapping & Geospatial Solutions |
GIS |
Development of a GIS database and website |
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2004 |
Louisiana APA Planning Award for a Project/Program/Tool |
GIS |
Implementation of a GIS for the improvement of planning |
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2004 |
ASLA Research and Communication Award |
GIS |
Providing an efficient means for landscape architects to obtain information |
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2004 |
ASLA Council of Fellows |
Troy Bunch |
Outstanding accomplishments over a period of time |
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2005 |
ASLA Public Education Award |
Historical Land Development Website |
Website's ability to assess environmental conditions, interpret current trends & make more informed decisions for the future
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2005 |
LDEQ- Citation for Brownfields Excellence |
Brownfields Program |
For significant redevelopment of North Blvd |
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2006 |
Louisiana APA Outstanding Planning Award for for a Special Community Initiative |
Baton Rouge Zoning Advisory Committee |
Innovation of providing public input and public participation in the planning process |
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2007 |
Growth Coalition Good Growth Award |
Zoning Advisory Committee |
For contributions to public engagement and involvement in planning |
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2007 |
Louisiana APA Planning Award for a Special Community Initiative |
Old South Baton Rouge |
Efforts to remediate brownfield sites in this area |
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2008 |
Distinguished Service Award |
Martha Jane Tassin |
Outstanding Leadership |
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2008 |
Innovation in Geospatial Practices Award |
GIS |
Innovative applications to assist and further the practice of planning in the City-Parish |
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2008 |
Louisiana APA Outstanding Planning Award for Public Education |
Wetland Program |
Workshops that targeted government officials & the development community about nonpoint source pollution & effective stormwater management |
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2009 |
Growth Coalition Good Growth Award |
Stormwater Management Program |
For positive contributions in enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of East Baton Rouge Parish |
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2009 |
League of American Bicyclists (LAB) |
Bicycle Friendly Communities Bronze Level) |
Commitment to providing safe accommodation and facilities for bicyclists & for efforts to encourage bicycle use for recreation & transportation |
2009
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Louisiana APA Outstanding Planning Award for Public Education |
Land Development Application Search Tool LDAST) |
Innovative mapping software that furthers public education efforts by increasing understanding & awareness of planning principles
& by encouraging participation in the planning process |
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2009 |
Louisiana APA Outstanding Planning Award for a Project/Program/Tool |
Infill/Mixed Use Small Planned Unit Development Zoning District (ISPUD) |
Planning tool that has significantly advanced the cause of planning
& emphasizes implementation & results |
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2009 |
Louisiana Municipal Association Community Achievement Award Honorable Mention |
Land Development Application Search Tool(LDAST) |
Outstanding community improvement in community development |
2009
-10 |
Louisiana ASLA Professional Design Honor Award for Special Projects, Communications |
Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP)Education Program |
Superior professional accomplishment in communicating best practices for sustainable design |
2010
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LDEQ- Citation for Brownfields Excellence |
Brownfields Program |
For assistance with the environmental cleanup at Mid City Redevelopment Alliance |
2012
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Growth Coalition Good Growth Award |
FUTUREBR |
For succesful coordination and public involvement during the update to the comprehensive plan |
2012
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Horizon Plan Lead Agency of the Year |
Horizon Plan Implementation |
For successful coordination and implementation of the Horizon Plan over 20 years |
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