The character of communities

Are you a Californian looking for a New Year’s resolution? You might be thinking about giving up sweets or going to the gym more. But, for the good of your state, the best thing you could do is swear off this phrase: “We want to protect the character of the community.”
The expressed desire to defend community character is a staple of California conversations. It’s routinely aimed at developers, planners, or anyone with a big, transformational vision. But in a state strugg