Anika Singh Lemar is a Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School, specializing in affordable housing and community engagement. In this talk, she discusses the problem of 'overparticipation' in land-use planning, pointing out the disconnect between community voices and those heard in planning meetings. She critiques current engagement methods, arguing for more inclusive strategies that genuinely involve diverse community perspectives. The conversation also covers the challenges facing infill development versus sprawl and explores Connecticut's zoning practices.