District of Columbia
In a surprising move, Fairfax County officials are opposing a high-profile mini-city proposed by Andres Duany in Tyson's Corner.
The Washington Post
Newcomers to Washington D.C. must decide whether they want to endure a long commute from a home in the suburbs, or live in the urban core and give up the dream of owning a home.
The Washington Post
Andres Duany is hired to build a new-urbanist mini-city in Tyson's Corner. Not everyone believes in the concept, however.
The Washington Post
A Maryland architecture professor argues that roads, not just public transit, are necessary for a successful TOD.
The Washington Post
APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.
American Planning Association
Developers, commuters, and businesses are call for reviving a cancelled feasibility study for the controversial 'Techway' project in Washington D.C.
The Washington Post
A federal judge rejects memorial opponents request to postpone construction.
The New York Times
Residents in Southern Maryland organize to control sprawl and preserve open space.
The Washington Post
The battle over a proposed World War II memorial in Washington D.C. continues with two groups filing a suit against the project.
The Washington Post
Opponents and supporters are fighting over the architectural design and proposed site for a World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
Time
Lawmakers passed a bill to put the World War II Memorial project on a fast track. Critics say it undermines safeguards to prevent too many memorials in the nation's capital.
The San Diego Union-Tribune
The APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
American Planning Association
Washington D.C.'s East End is attracting interest and cash as it undergoes a dramatic revitalization.
The Washington Post
When he visits London, Roger K. Lewis gets "waterfront envy." In this column he discusses the history behind waterfront development in U.S. cities and proposes changes for waterfronts in Washington D.C.
The Washington Post
Washington DC's Mt. Pleasant area struggles to preserve cultural diversity amidst rapid gentrification.
The Washington Post
Washington D.C. is facing subway gridlock, and must build a new line through the center of Washington, D.C.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post explores the origins and details of urban scrawl, also known as graffiti.
The Washington Post
Growth Surpasses Highway Use: D.C. Area Tops Average
The Washington Post
The American Planning Association launches an online newsletter for teaching and involving youth in community planning.
American Planning Association
Smart growth And sprawl collide in the nation's capital over the Techway project.
The Washington Post
