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Aesthetics, Community Character, and the Law

For decades, architects and planners have sought to balance the environmental and economic consequences of development. Today's planners also recognize that the aesthetic aspects of development can play a significant role in the lives of our communities. For decades, architects and planners have sought to balance the environmental and economic consequences of development. Today's planners also recognize that the aesthetic aspects of development can play a significant role in the lives of our communities. Increasingly, the key issues revolve around appearance: color, height, setbacks, landscaping, signage, and the like. Aesthetics, Community Character, and the Law helps land-use planners and citizens understand the law of aesthetics and the legal tools available to help their communities maintain their special features and sense of place.

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