District of Columbia
Realtors Like Martinez At HUD
The National Association of Realtors endorses the selection of MelMartinez as the new HUD Secretary.
National Association Of Realtors
Relief For DC's Overcrowded Green Line
Responding to complaints of overcrowding, Washington DC Metro Chief plans to shift more rail cars to Green Line.
The Washington Post
The Gated City
Is America still the land of the free? Not in Washington, D.C. Public offices and even the city's streets are no longer accessible.
CBS News
Green Line Riders Are Feeling Crunched
New Metro stations are more popular than expected causing overcrowding.
The Washington Post
Public Comments Invited On D.C. Memorials Plan
The public is invited to comment on the final draft of the plan to guidethefuture creation of memorials in the District of Columbia.
National Capital Planning Commission
Amtrak Fast Train Had Successful First Month
Amtrak says high-speed Acela Express train was successful in drawing riders during first month.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
All We Wanted Were Directions
The long and twisting road to getting signs installed in a city with 22 million visitors a year.
The Washington Post
DC's Good And Bad Design Developments Of 2000
A review of some of the good and bad developments in architecture and planning for the Washington D.C. region.
The Washington Post
Planning News From Washington
APA publishes it's January legislative update on public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
American Planning Association
Transportation Outlook Dims
Washington area transportation agency announces region needs to increase spending by 50 percent.
Air Resources Board, CalEPA
Washington Begins Construction Of WW2 Memorial
Winning design selected from 400 entries in nationwide competition but chosen site is controversial and opposition to the project is strong.
National Geographic
FCC: Landlords Must Open Buildings for Telecom
Office Buildings Will Get More Competition for Infomration Services.
The New York Times
Condos Reach New Heights
"The condo market in the District and close-in suburbs is at a fever pitch for resales, new construction and conversionsof rental properties."
The Washington Post



















