District of Columbia
D.C. Area City Council Nixes Church On Agricultural Reserve
The decision to deny the church's bid to build on the agricultural reserve has sparked furious debate on the use of green space.
Rethinking the National Mall
Designers in Washington, DC are considering expanding the National Mall to make room for more monuments and museums.
Urban Designer Gets Jaywalking Ticket After Car Strikes Him
Reknowned urban designer Charles Atherton was hit while crossing a busy D.C. street, and was issued a $5 jaywalking ticket before being rushed to the hospital with critical injuries.
The Psychology Of McMansions
The building of McMansions might be leveling off nationally, but in the D.C. area, bigger is definitely still better.
Have Stadium, Need Parking
A deal for a new stadium for the Washington Nationals seems to hinge on who will subsidize the parking, and how fancy the parking spaces will be.
How Gentrification Changed A D.C. Neighborhood - Part 2
Part Two of a series on how gentrification is changing the D.C.'s 14th and T neighborhood.
How Gentrification Changed A D.C. Neighborhood - Part 1
Many people who stuck through the hard times are slowly, but steadily either being pushed or bought out.
New Housing Trend In D.C.
New housing developments have cropped up in areas of D.C. once known for their crime and poverty.
Altman: How Planning Can Save And Revitalize A City
Andrew Altman, former D.C. Director of Planning, describes how he and Mayor Williams used planning as the catalyst for D.C.'s revival.
In D.C., Private Firms Approve Permit Applications
In a unique situation in Washington D.C., selected private firms are authorized to approve development permit applications on behalf of the city's overworked and dysfunctional Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs apartment.
Study Spotlights Financial Benefits Of Foliage
A study released by Casey Trees Endowment Fund calculates the economic value of foliage
A New American Classic Town Gone Bad
Officials have are investigating violations by the developer of what was supposed to be "traditional architectural styling" in Clarksburg Town Center.
New Loudon County Growth Controls
A dramatic vote in favor of far-reaching growth controls in Loudon County surprises observers.
D.C. Strip Mall Owners Sue Development Company
The National Capital Revitalization Corp. is being sued by the owners of the Skyland Shopping Center to prevent redevelopment of the property.
Anti-Terrorist Planning That Works
National landmarks and government buildings can be aesthetically pleasing as well as provide protection from terrorist attacks. So, why are so few utilizing those tools?
'Slugging' Days Might Be Numbered In D.C. Area
The carpooling practice of picking up strangers might be facing extinction if a new bill is signed that will allow single-drivers access to HOV lanes.
Converting Apartments To Condos Carries A Heavy Price
Many D.C. area renters are being forced out of their apartments to make way for the condo craze.
How 9/11 Transformed D.C.'s Real Estate Market
How did 9/11 and the bursting of the stock-market bubble transform Washington D.C.'s sleepy real estate market?
Does Bad GIS Data Equal Hidden Taxes?
Does unreliable data and analysis result in hidden taxes in the form of higher costs for infrastructure?
Harnessing The Power Of Gentrification
Washington D.C.'s New Communities program sells market rate housing to help subsidize adjacent low-income homes, but do the city's poor really benefit?
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
