"The invisibility of code enforcement in planning praxis: The case of i" by Jake Wegmann and Jonathan P. Bell

Article Title

The invisibility of code enforcement in planning praxis: The case of informal housing in southern California

Authors

Jake Wegmann, University of Texas at AustinFollow
Jonathan P. Bell, Department of Regional Planning, County of Los AngelesFollow

Abstract

In this article, Jake Wegmann and Jonathan Pacheco Bell argue that more and better engagement with working class neighborhoods and communities of color are urgent imperatives for the planning profession. Drawing on a survey, interviews, and their professional experiences with the informal housing market in Southern California, they show that, although much of this work is managed by code enforcement officers, the planning profession largely holds code enforcement at arms’ length. Wegmann and Bell show that ending the estrangement between code enforcement and planning would offer numerous benefits including inculcating cultural competence in planners, addressing vexing issues such as housing unaffordability, and creating better codes and policies.

Recommended Citation

Wegmann, Jake and Bell, Jonathan P. (2016) "The invisibility of code enforcement in planning praxis: The case of informal housing in southern California," Focus: Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/focus/vol13/iss1/10