The Planner - Democracy and Housing

I was commissioned by The Planner magazine to illustrate an article discussing decision-making for land use.

Louise Brooke-Smith argues that although the current system claims to be democratic, it is not a transparent or logical process. It can be a struggle to ensure that enough homes are built and people suffer as a result of local pressure groups or politicians overruling professional recommendations.

You can see the full illustration here: https://www.behance.net/gallery/88309441/The-Planner-Democracy-and-Housing

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