The Amish community in Missouri has been growing. What does this mean for rural Missouri and community planning? Dr. Krista Evans, director of planning at Missouri State University, has explored these questions in her recent research. Local student project sparks interest Evans’s interest in the relationship between the Amish and community planning was sparked while … [Read more...] about Missouri sees growth in Amish communities
Homelessness is a growing concern in the United States. One proposed solution to managing this growth: building tiny houses. Dr. Krista Evans, director of geography and planning at Missouri State University, focuses studies of tiny house villages’ potential to Missouri, offering a look into the role they can play in addressing homelessness in the state. She … [Read more...] about Looking into tiny houses as small spaces with growing potential
Dr. Krista Evans, assistant professor of geography and planning at Missouri State University, was recently appointed as program coordinator of the geography and planning programs. The new role will involve advising students and faculty on curricular issues, promoting and marketing the programs and providing a vision for the future of the majors in the department. About … [Read more...] about Dr. Krista Evans becomes program coordinator of geography and planning programs
It's problem solving on a large scale. It affects people, buildings and towns. It's Brandon Jenson's job. He works as a planner for the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG). From housing, to land use, to business needs, Jenson plays a key role in community development. “Comprehensive planning, which is more of the work that I do and our office does, is … [Read more...] about Helping a city grow
Trying out your future career is always a good idea. Many students get a taste of what they could be doing through internships, shadowing or practicums. PLN 572, or the planning practicum, is one way planning students get to experience their career. During the semester, one lucky town gets planning assistance from the students in the class. The spring 2018 class worked … [Read more...] about Billings inspires planning award