Visionary vs. pragmatism in city planning debate

 
THE OKLAHOMAN EDITORIAL
Published: June 28, 2009

I F the farmer and the cowman can be friends, can the visionary and the pragmatist?

The disconnect between those who build fences and those who want them torn down is exemplified by urban consultant Jeff Speck and a variety of local officials interviewed by The Oklahoman’s Steve Lackmeyer regarding Speck’s vision for the city.

Speck was retained by the Oklahoma City Council to advise officials...


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