CITY PLANNING  TECHNOLOGY PLANNING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Applied Communications, LLC has been providing consulting services since 1994.   AppCom services  include land use planning,  telecommunication assessments, housing needs assessments, grant writing, and strategic planning.   Current Project Updates:    1) Anaconda - Deer Lodge County   Applied Communications is working with Anaconda - Deer Lodge County to provide provide planning support.  AppCom's responsibilities include:   Development review support  Update of the Growth Policy and Development Permit System. Participation in planning issues related to Superfund matters Assistance with grant administration The next Growth Policy workshop is scheduled at the courthouse for Monday, Jan. 25 at 7:00pm.  2) Helena Area Housing Task Force The Helena Area Housing Task Force has contracted with the consulting firm of Applied Communications to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment.  The needs assessment will include information on housing costs, housing condition, socio-economic data, consumer demand, and housing supply.  The housing assessment will identify challenges and opportunities, identify future needs and include policy recommendations and strategies to meet these needs.   The Task Force is conducting an on-line survey.  Interested parties can take the survey by clicking on the link below.   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HKNWTDY