Urban Planning

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The Peter Zalewski Show

Urban Planners vs. Attorneys in Development

Peter asks about the cost and role of urban planners compared to attorneys. Anne-Christine explains that planners are a cheaper alternative but have a different ethical obligation to the community's health and safety, which can sometimes mean walking away from a project that is detrimental to the community.

Urban Planners vs. Attorneys in Development

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The question

Peter asks if urban planners are a cheaper alternative to attorneys for getting things done, and what the key differences are between the two professions in the context of development.

The answer

Anne-Christine confirms that planners are cheaper and explains the ethical differences. She notes that a planner's primary concern is the community's welfare, whereas an attorney's focus is on the client. She also discusses the value of a planner's work as expert testimony in legal disputes.

Topics covered

Urban Planners vs Attorneys, Development Costs, Expert Testimony, Legal Process, Community Welfare

Featuring Anne-Christine Carrie, MURP, AICP, in conversation with host Peter Zalewski on The Peter Zalewski Show.

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