Alan’s Newsletter

Strategic Plan Vs Comprehensive Plan

Is a strategic plan the same as a comprehensive plan? Here's the real difference and why strong organizations need both.

5 hrs ago • Alan Booker

January 2026

Why are local taxes so high

It's not just the tax rate. State mandates, planning promises, and a city's economic base quietly shape what residents end up paying

Jan 31 • Alan Booker

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December 2025

Why Singapore Is Rich: The Alignment Blueprint That Drove Its Economic Miracle

How geography, culture, and leadership worked together to produce extraordinary results.

Dec 30, 2025 • Alan Booker

Why Does Florida Weather Feel So Humid?

How Dew Point Explains What the Numbers Miss

Dec 13, 2025 • Alan Booker

November 2025

Can Ethiopia Become the Switzerland of Africa?

How a Landlocked Nation Can Turn Water into Power

Nov 30, 2025 • Alan Booker

The Ultimate Leadership Test: Knowing When to Step Down

The Power of Voluntary Leadership Transition from Ancient Rome to Modern Singapore

Nov 9, 2025 • Alan Booker

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October 2025

What Is a Comprehensive Plan - and Why It Matters

Behind every thriving community is a plan that turns vision into action. The Comprehensive Plan guides how your community grows, connects, and thrives…

Oct 18, 2025 • Alan Booker

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Savannah's 1733 Plan: A Blueprint for Resilient Cities

Designed before cars or air-conditioning, Savannah's city plan shows how geography, shade, and fairness built one of America's most livable cities.

Oct 11, 2025 • Alan Booker

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September 2025

What You Should Know About Driving Through Flooded Streets

Flooding kills more drivers than any weather hazard. When every street turns into a river, even an ordinary drive can become deadly.

Sep 20, 2025 • Alan Booker

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How Africa's Geography Has Shaped Its History and Future

Deserts, rivers, coasts, and disease once isolated; now technology, infrastructure, and innovation are turning those barriers into bridges.

Sep 14, 2025 • Alan Booker

Key Things to Know about the Garnet Fire

Steep terrain, beetle-killed forests, and drought stress are fueling California’s Garnet Fire — raising urgent questions about resilience and sequoia…

Sep 6, 2025 • Alan Booker

August 2025

The Hidden Danger of Unmapped Flood Zones

How Gaps in Flood Data Put Homes and Communities in Danger.

Aug 31, 2025 • Alan Booker