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Ask the Ethicist: Conflict of Interest and Constitutional Rights

Planetizen resident ethicist Carol D. Barrett, FAICP, images a scenario that highlights the distinction between citizen and planner, and where sometimes it's inappropriate to cross the line between the two.

December 9, 2015 - Carol Barrett

Ribbon Cutting Red Tape

Ask the Ethicist: Making Room in the Development Review Pipeline for Social Justice

The latest installment of Planetizen's "Ask the Ethicist" series features the advice of our resident expert: Carol D. Barrett, FAICP, author of "Everyday Ethics for Practicing Planners."

May 28, 2015 - Carol Barrett

Three Wise Mokeys

Ask the Ethicist: What to Do When You Hear Internal Alarm Bells

The first in a new series by Planetizen: "Ask the Ethicist," featuring the advice of our resident expert: Carol D. Barrett, FAICP, author of "Everyday Ethics for Practicing Planners."

March 24, 2015 - Carol Barrett

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