Friday Funny: Planners Pointing

A new Tumblr site has been created to collect images of the most essential technique known to plan. In the three days since it's launched, "Planners Pointing" has gathered more than a dozen shots of planners in action.

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February 8, 2013, 2:00 PM PST

By Jonathan Nettler @nettsj


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From Oakland to New York to Frankfurt: "Whether you are a city planner, a mayor, a traffic engineer, a zoning lawyer or a community member...no matter. When we point, we plan."

Scroll through the compelling shots of real life planners in action, and contribute your own if you're so inclined. Let the finger pointing begin!

Thanks to Rob Viola

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