Has Catherine violated any of the AICP Ethics Code in her actions?Explain

“Planning History, Theory, & Ethics” Ethics Review Assignment Description:

This assignment asks you to think carefully about what you have learned regarding ethics in planning, and to begin formulating your own informed ethical stance. You will use your stance to evaluate a real-world American Planning Association ethics violation case. Your stance will also aid you in identifying specific AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct principles that were violated in the case.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze a real-world American Planning Association ethics violation case.

2. Articulate a guiding ethical stance.

3. Apply the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Instructions:

1. Read the ethics scenario below.

2. Review the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct provided in class.

3. Review the rubric provided on the assignment box for the “Ethics Review” on Canvas.

4. Write 3 to 5 paragraph ethical stance that describes how you will approach ethical issues in your profession. This stance should be informed by a nuanced understanding of the readings we’ve had in class; you are also welcome to find additional readings.

5. Explain in 1 to 2 paragraphs what the main issues are in the ethics case. What is provided below is a brief summary, so you are free to develop the case in a bit more depth, explaining what some of the problems are likely to be or where more information may be needed.

6. List the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct principles that you believe have been violated in the case, and explain why you believe they have been violated.

Ethics Scenario:

Catherine, AICP, a planning consultant, would like to purchase a strip of land next to her personal residence from the property owner. The purpose would be to create a buffer to the neighbor’s proposed redevelopment.

She offers to assist the property owner with their rezoning application, as full or partial payment for the buffer strip. When the owner refuses to sell, Catherine decides to testify-as a private citizen-against the proposed rezoning application.

In her testimony, she cites the negative impact of the proposed commercial use on her property. The neighbor objects that Catherine has used her professional knowledge and status as a city planner to further her personal interests.

❖ Has Catherine violated any of the AICP Ethics Code in her actions?

 

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