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March 17, 2024 22 mins

In the first episode of the StreetsSmart mini series, we navigate the intricate history of urban planning and uncover the hidden stories behind the cities we call home. Join StreetsSmart in an important conversation on the legibility of cities, exclusionary zoning practices, and the threat of urban sprawl.

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Special thanks to the following sources:

The Image of the City, by Kevin Lynch 

The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, by Richard Rothstein 

A Business Case for Dropping Planning Minimums - American Planning Association

A History of Zoning in Three Acts - Part 1 - Strong Towns 

Covenants - Innis Arden 

Plat of Zion - 99% Invisible

Redlining - Federal Reserve History

Suburban Sprawl: The Greatest Social Change of Post-World War II America - Anthony Gigantino, La Salle University

WA’s new ban on single-family zoning exempts some of Seattle’s wealthiest neighborhoods - The Seattle Times

What is Zoning Reform and Why Do We Need It? - American Planning Association

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