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Dustin Shane

Dustin Shane, AICP, is an urban planner interested in exploring the intersection of philosophy, culture, and city building. He blogs about these and other topics at placeandtheory.com. He and his wife Maude are natives of Nashville and Middle Tennessee and enjoy fishing, local history, house spotting, and cooking.

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Articles by Dustin Shane

Stop Subsidizing Suburban Development, Charge It What It Costs

I was asked how much the typical suburban development is costing this Tennessee city. Here’s what I found.

Dustin Shane
Jul 6, 2023
Accounting
Stop Subsidizing Suburban Development, Charge It What It Costs
I Did the Math on My Town’s Cul-de-Sacs. Here's What I Found.

A detailed analysis of 12 cul-de-sacs show the Suburban Experiment is a dead end. What will it take to make this city solvent?

Dustin Shane
Aug 11, 2020
Accounting
I Did the Math on My Town’s Cul-de-Sacs. Here's What I Found.

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