Alan’s Newsletter

Order Without Design

Why Every Urban Planner Should Understand Economics

Aug 7 • Alan Booker

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Why Land Use and Zoning Decisions Matter

How land use decisions shape a city's long-term fiscal health

Aug 1 • Alan Booker

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July 2026

Why Some Las Vegas Neighborhoods Are Up to 6°F Cooler Than Others

How elevation creates cooler neighborhoods in the Las Vegas Valley.

Jul 12 • Alan Booker

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June 2026

Drive Until You Qualify: The Hidden Cost of Housing in Metro Orlando

How where you live shapes your commute, career, and daily life

Jun 3 • Alan Booker

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May 2026

Iran War: Who breaks first?

How terrain and the Strait of Hormuz shape the war — through Sun Tzu and Clausewitz

May 2 • Alan Booker

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April 2026

The Affordability Trap Across 10 Florida Cities

I Analyzed the Latest American Community Survey (ACS) Data (Released December 2025) on Housing, Price-to-Income Ratio & Commute

Apr 22 • Alan Booker

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March 2026

How Much Retail Can Your Community Actually Support?

From corner stores to town centers, retail follows population thresholds - not zoning alone.

Mar 15 • Alan Booker

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February 2026

Strategic Plan Vs Comprehensive Plan

Is a strategic plan the same as a comprehensive plan? Here's the real difference and why strong organizations need both.

Feb 21 • Alan Booker

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January 2026

Why are local taxes so high

It's not just the tax rate. State mandates, planning promises, and a city's economic base quietly shape what residents end up paying

Jan 31 • Alan Booker

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December 2025

Why Singapore Is Rich: The Alignment Blueprint That Drove Its Economic Miracle

How geography, culture, and leadership worked together to produce extraordinary results.

Dec 30, 2025 • Alan Booker

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Why Does Florida Weather Feel So Humid?

How Dew Point Explains What the Numbers Miss

Dec 13, 2025 • Alan Booker

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November 2025

Can Ethiopia Become the Switzerland of Africa?

How a Landlocked Nation Can Turn Water into Power

Nov 30, 2025 • Alan Booker

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