This document discusses land-use planning, including defining land-use planning, the elements and factors to consider in land-use planning, and stakeholders involved. Specifically, it defines land-use planning as the systematic assessment of land potential and alternatives to select optimal land use options. It also identifies elements to consider like stakeholders, land qualities/limitations, and viable land use options. Factors mentioned include available land amount/tenure, land quality/productivity/suitability, technology, population, and community needs/standards of living. The goal of land-use planning is creating convenient, equitable and sustainable environments for communities.