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Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: Ethical Challenges for Local Government

Cities debate the best way to deal with medical marijuana
Miriam Schulman

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: Ethical Challenges for Cities

Ethical questions for municipal officials on allowing, siting, and monitoring medical marijuana dispensaries

Land Use Decisions and Community Values

In this case study, city council must decide whether to allow a restaurant that features "scantily clad" waitresses to occupy a vacant storefront.
Judy Nadler

Case of the Big Box Retailer

A revenue shortfall causes a city council to consider the tax benefits from a big-box retailer versus the potential harm to established small businesses.
Judy Nadler

The Case of the Sikh Temple

Plans for a 94,000 square foot structure raise questions about the zoning of a house of worship.
Mark Ralkowski