Over time, the only thing you can count on in the life of a city is change. Populations ebb and flow; neighborhoods transform; once profitable industries collapse as new ones appear; as priorities and needs shift, new identities are forged. With constant change comes a need to readjust and rethink what a city can be. Large swaths of land that were once set aside for industrial use are ripe for transformation. As cities modernize, zoning laws that were in place for decades suddenly need an overhaul. In today’s episode of The TruCode Podcast, host Matt Silver sits down with Sara Bronin, an architect, attorney, professor, and author, to discuss the real-world applications of zoning, how it can spur progress, and help cities adapt to new challenges. From making common-sense changes to anticipating population shifts decades in advance, stay for a deep dive into how zoning can reshape our cities. Host: Matthew R. Silver, CCEO, Esq. Guest Speaker: Sara Bronin, Author, Attorney, Professor, and founder of the National Zoning Atlas and National Preservation Atlas Sara Bronin is an architect, attorney, professor, and author. She is the Freda H. Alverson Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, and the founder and leader of the National Zoning Atlas and the National Preservation Atlas. For seven years, she chaired the planning and zoning commission for the city of Hartford, Connecticut, helping to overhaul its zoning codes and spearheading the city’s first climate action plan. In 2022, she was nominated by President Biden to serve as the 12th Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Her new book, ‘Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World,’ is an illuminating exploration of zoning, its history, impact on society, and potential for good. Resources: Website: https://www.sarabronin.com/ Order her new book ‘Key to the City’: https://wwnorton.com/books/key-to-the-city ---------- At TruCode®, our mission is to reveal the truth about code enforcement and its role in protecting and improving communities. Send us your episode suggestions and TruTales stories to podcast@civicalaw.com. New episodes drop every other Wednesday, so follow, review, and rate us wherever you're listening now. ---------- Legal Disclaimer: TruCode® Podcast provides updates and insights into current municipal legislation and is not intended as legal advice. Outcomes of legal matters can vary significantly based on specific factual and legal circumstances. Civica Law Group, APC® remains dedicated to providing unmatched legal solutions and upholding community standards and environmental integrity. For professional legal counsel or guidance, visit civicalaw.com/contact-us to get in touch with our experienced attorneys.
