Overview: For this assignment, you are required to watch a local governmental p

Overview: For this assignment, you are required to watch a local governmental planning or zoning meeting. Please note that a “general-purpose” governmental meeting will not fulfill this requirement unless it can be demonstrated in your report that a substantial portion of that meeting was dedicated to planning and/or zoning considerations.
Available Meetings: You can choose from a variety of local government entities in the Central Florida region, such as the City of Orlando, Orange County, MetroPlan Orlando, Expressway Authority, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Seminole County, Osceola County, and all associated cities. These entities typically maintain well-updated websites where you can access live broadcasts of their meetings, as well as agendas and schedules.
Report Structure: Your report should include the following components:
Agenda: Provide the agenda for the selected meeting and highlight the topics that you will discuss in your paper. You must provide the website link at the end of agenda.
Summary: Offer a concise summary of the case or cases discussed during the meeting. Focus on the key points and decisions made.
Elected Officials’ Response: Describe the responses and ultimate decisions made by the elected officials or representatives present at the meeting.
Interpretation: Share your interpretation of the case(s) discussed, drawing connections to concepts and insights from your textbook. Explain how the meeting’s proceedings align with or differ from principles in urban planning.
Please note that reports for meetings in which you are currently or have previously been an intern or employee are not eligible for submission.
Format Requirements: Ensure that your report adheres to the following formatting guidelines:
Font: Use Arial, size 12.
Spacing: Single spaced.
Length: Your report should be between 2,000 and 2,500 words, which includes the agenda, main text, and references.
Through this activity, you will have the opportunity to explore the practical aspects of urban planning and zoning as they unfold in local government meetings, providing a valuable perspective to enrich your understanding of the subject matter.
Criteria
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAgenda
Clear and comprehensive summary of the meeting’s agenda, highlighting the topics to be discussed. Includes the website link to the agenda.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary
A concise and well-organized summary of the case(s) discussed during the meeting. Key points and decisions are effectively presented.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeElected Officials’ Response
A clear description of the responses and ultimate decisions made by the elected officials or representatives present at the meeting.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterpretation
The report provides a thoughtful interpretation of the case(s) discussed, effectively relating them to concepts and insights from the textbook.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
The report falls within the specified word count range of 2,000 to 2,500 words.
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFont and Spacing
The report uses Arial font, size 12, and maintains single spacing throughout.