109: The 100-Year Legacy of Euclid

This year marks 100 years since the United States Supreme Court decided the landmark zoning case, Euclid v. Ambler Realty. In this episode, we share a recorded presentation from Ancel Glink's David Silverman, FAICP, and ZoneCo's Sean Suder, as a sneak preview of their upcoming live plenary session at the APA-IL State Conference on September 30, 2026! How does zoning and the legacy of Euclid continue to shape your community? Email us at [email protected]! Episode Highlights The Public Safety Roots of Zoning: Why early 20th-century industrial chaos, street accidents involving children, noise, and pollution prompted the Supreme Court to step in The Dual Legacy: How the "intensity of use" rules established in 1926 successfully protected neighborhoods but fostered exclusionary development patterns Modern Prescriptions: A look at statewide zoning challenges, local preemption, and the "BUILD" legislative strategies impacting local authority Department of Public Works Catch the Ancel Glink team presenting live at the APA-IL State Conference! Plenary: The Legacy of Euclid 100 Years On When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Featuring: David Silverman and Sean Suder WAPA Action News: Planning Law Special Report When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Featuring: Dan Bolin, David Silverman, Erin Monforti, and Trevor Dick Topics: Housing, State Preemption, and Data Centers "Watt" a Ride: Steering the Micromobility Shift When: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am Featuring: Eugene Bolotnikov and Tyler Smith Topics: E-bikes and E-Scooters GovLove x APA-IL: Award-Winning Planners When: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Featuring: Andy Cross and Dan Bolin Credits Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith Disclaimer This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: https://ancelglink.com/disclaimer/