Zoning Overhaul with Sara C. Bronin

In this episode of SPACES, Sara C. Bronin discusses the complexities and evolution of zoning laws, their impact on urban development, housing, and community planning. Sara C. Bronin is a Mexican-American architect, attorney, and professor at Cornell University. She serves in the Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed role as chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and founded and leads the National Zoning Atlas. A Rhodes Scholar and Yale Law graduate, she writes on law, zoning, and sustainability, including Key to the City.In this conversation Sara emphasizes the need for zoning reform to create more walkable communities and address societal issues such as access to quality education and environmental sustainability. The discussion also highlights the unique case of Houston, which operates without traditional zoning codes, and the potential for zoning to serve as a tool for positive change in urban environments.Get the book, Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our WorldIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:UnstructDATM