Get trends report for Wichita area online

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The record: The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's development and transportation trends report.

Why you'd want it: To learn more about local growth, development and transportation trends.

Where you get it: From the city's Web site, www.wichita.gov. Go to "Planning" under City Offices, click on "Advanced Plans," then on "Comprehensive Plan and Development Activity." On the right-hand side of the page, click on "2009 WAMPO Development & Transportation Trends Report."

How much it will cost: The information is free. Hard copies are available in the planning office for $10.73.