It’s a trope that planning wonks are likely growing tired of, but let’s face it: Comprehensive plans don’t make for particularly thrilling reading.
Yet in contrast to the often dull subject matter, the Clark County council’s handling of the 435-page Comprehensive Growth Management Plan update, a state-mandated plan outlining where and how the county will develop for the next 20 years, has been laced with drama and contention.
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