John C. Shepard, AICP; is a development planner with the Southwest Regional Development Commission in rural Minnesota. He has worked in economic development and land use policy for 20 years across the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain states. John is a graduate of the University of Illinois and the University of Colorado, and holds certifications from the National Development Council and the American Institute of Certified Planners.
All articles and opinions herein are his alone and do not reflect views or policy of his employer or any funding agency.
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