CITY PLANNING    BROADBAND 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.       Project Updates:    1)  Tri-County Housing Needs Assessment  Applied Communications is working with a task force representing Lewis and Clark County, Broadwater County and Jefferson County to identify current and future housing needs.   Results of the needs assessment and implementation plan will determine long term strategy for meeting the region's housing needs. 2)  Smart City Research Grant AppCom has received a grant from the American Planning Association - Division Council to conduct research on best practices for comprehensive plans to establish policies regarding smart cities.   3)  Montana West Economic Development - Broadband Initiative  Applied Communications is working with MWED on a broadband initiative for Flathead County.   This includes a one-day workshop, community survey and providing technical assistance to local communities that want to undertake further action.       Check back for updates on these and other projects.