District of Columbia
DC energy efficiency rule requires buildings to upgrade their infrastructure or face millions in fines
Building owners and condo co-op members say the upgrades are often prohibitively expensive.
USDOT abandons $8.8B DC Union Station expansion plan to seek private funding
The Trump administration is withdrawing a proposed redesign, offering $24 million to support efforts to bring in private investment.
Analysis: DC needs tens of thousands of new homes — not just 'zoned capacity'
Estimates for Washington DC's housing needs range from 15,000 to 170,000.
DC's robotaxi bill stays silent on accessibility
A 24-page bill addresses safety, permitting and consumer rights — but fails to mention wheelchairs or accessible vehicles.
Trump administration says DC height limits don't apply to federal projects
A federal commission cleared the way for the president's proposed 250-foot arch.
Washington DC prepares for 4th of July with road closures, security checkpoints
The nation's capital is bracing for a series of large-scale events celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
Trump's DC 'beautification' efforts threaten historic skate spots
The city is taking more aggressive measures to prevent skateboarders from using unsanctioned public spaces.
Amazon launches cargo bike deliveries in DC
The e-commerce giant is deploying micromobility devices including cargo bikes and mopeds in several global markets to reduce the need for larger trucks and vans for last-mile deliveries.
DC light poles will soon charge your electric car
The city awarded three grants to companies that will install more publicly available EV chargers.
Judge saves DC bike lanes
A federal judge ordered the Federal Highway Administration to stop a planned removal of bike lanes, saying the government provided no evidence that they would have a negative impact on traffic or safety.
'America's Main Street' could get a people-friendly makeover
Washington, D.C. officials are evaluating a redesign of Pennsylvania Avenue that would increase public seating and prioritize views of the Capitol.
Lawsuit Delays DC Bike Lane Closure Until at Least April
Crashes on 15th Street dropped by 46% since the bike lanes were added.
NPS to Remove a Popular, Life-saving DC Bike Lane
Bicycle injury crashes along the 15th Street corridor dropped by 91% after a protected bike lane was installed.
DC Installing Public, Curbside EV Chargers in All Wards
DDOT hopes the pilot program will make EV charging easier and more accessible for residents in denser neighborhoods and apartment dwellers.
Waymo’s DC Rollout Stuck in ‘Regulatory Limbo’
The robotaxi operator still doesn’t have a clear deployment date for the nation’s capital.
DC Housing Advocates Warn of ‘Critical Data Gap’ as District is Poised to Roll Back Tenant Protections
The District lacks a system for tracking evictions trends.
Trump’s Takeover of Public DC Golf Courses Threatens to Erase “Model Public Playgrounds”
The administration ended a lease for three public golf courses, throwing into question their future as accessible and affordable to D.C. residents.
White House Ballroom Details Revealed Ahead of January 15 Legal Hearing
The ballroom project must receive approval from the National Capital Planning Commission to move forward.
USDOT Formally Moves to Ban DC Traffic Cameras
Despite the proven success of automated traffic enforcement in other cities, the Trump administration wants to eliminate D.C.’s speeding and red light cameras.
DC is Installing Hundreds of New Bike Lockers at Metro Stops
The WMATA’s push to better integrate bikes into their transit system includes hundreds of new secure bike lockers, repair stations, and train cars with dedicated space for bikes.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
