In this episode, we dive into the fascinating origins of code enforcement, tracing its roots back to the Code of Hammurabi and exploring how it evolved into the regulatory arm of local government we know today. Our guest, Eugene Alper, author of A Case for Beauty: The History and Philosophy of Code Enforcement, and seasoned code enforcement manager, shares his insights on the philosophy and history of code enforcement, its role in maintaining order and beauty, and the delicate balance between community standards and personal freedom.

Host: Matthew R. Silver, CCEO, Esq.

Guest Speaker(s): Eugene Alper, CCEO, MPA

Eugene Alper has worked in code enforcement for more than two decades, learning, thinking, teaching, and writing about it. Certified as a building, property maintenance, and zoning inspector, Eugene has Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Politics.

Resources:

• A Case for Beauty: History and Philosophy of Code Enforcement by Eugene Alper

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