American Pie: New Patent On The Circular Subdivision

A retired real estate and tax lawyer patents a circular subdivision.

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November 20, 2002, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

A retired real estate and tax lawyer, Robert Showen has patented a circular subdivision. His efforts will likely be welcomed by those who desire to hide suburban garages but not by those who find high density desirable. Don't be surprised if after reading this article you find yourself doodling and dividing circles while wishing you'd thought ot it!

Thanks to A.G. Flynn

FULL STORY: A More Private Suburbia

Monday, November 18, 2002 in The New York Times

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