John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 18, 2026 8:43 PM CT | Published: June 18, 2026 8:43 PM CT

Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”

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Eric Barnes

Eric Barnes

Eric Barnes is CEO of The Daily Memphian, host of Behind the Headlines on WKNO-TV, host of The Sidebar on WYXR 91.7, and the author of four novels.


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