Presentation to the University of Milwaukee on issues in rural planning, with a focus on the western plains states.

1. Challenges & Opportunities in Rural Planning Michael Stumpf, AICP, CEcD R.A. Smith & Associates, Inc.

2. A Quick Overview

11. Retailing Wal-Mart on the Plains 312 stores in region 60 rural counties – 19% 99 micropolitan – 32% 153 metropolitan – 49% 207 competitors (Shopko, Target, Kmart)

18. Planning in Rural Places