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Author Archives: Alicia Barber

Alicia Barber is a professional historian, consultant, and the author of Reno’s Big Gamble: Image and Reputation in the Biggest Little City. Her digital newsletter, The Barber Brief, analyzing urban development in Reno, can be viewed at thebarberbrief.substack.com.

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Guest opinion: Thorough development review safeguards the public good

by Alicia Barber June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

To support responsible levels of review isn’t to oppose development; it’s a critical step to ensure that what gets built in Reno truly benefits those who live here.

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