Ex-Congressman Edward M. Bassett of New York, internationally known zoning authority, will speak on "Limiting the Heights of Buildings Through Zoning" today at 11 o'clock in Robinson Hall.
Mr. Bassett has long been active in city planning work. From 1913-15 he was chairman of the New York City Heights of Buildings Commission, and was instrumental in drafting much of the first zoning legislation, which led to the "setback" and "tower" styles of modern skyscraper architecture.
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