Zoning Adventures

Travel to Yinzburgh in this series of engaging books that unravel the mysteries of zoning. These short stories are written by Carolyn Ristau and illustrated by Alison Katz.

 

Zoning Adventures: A Home Addition Paper Chase

Open the pages of this illustrated, short story to see what goes on behind the zoning counter in the fictional, hilly city of Yinzburgh.

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Zoning Adventures: A Coffee Shop Two-Step

A new coffee shop owner is no longer dancing on air after she discovers that all is not sunny in the zoning records of Yinzburgh.

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  • Author

    Carolyn developed a passion for decoding zoning regulations in her former roles as a zoning employee and nonprofit developer. She lives in Pittsburgh, writes zoning code, and blogs about the City of Bridges and other urban spaces. Learn more about her writing at carolynristau.com.

  • Illustrator

    Alison is a Design Associate at buildingcommunityWORKSHOP. She supports the organization’s design efforts from the Houston office. Her goal is to enact permanent change that creates an environment emphasizing equity through justice, empathy, and urban landscapes.