District of Columbia
View Vs. Convenience In Georgetown
DC officials consider the implications of tearing down the Whitehurst Freeway, a major commuter route that bisects Georgetown, the District's poshest neighborhood.
Transforming A Rundown Walkable Neighborhood
Georgetown pioneer remakes 'rat-infested alley' into an 'elegant cluster of shops.'
Developers Compete For Land Near Ballpark
Many consider land around the site of the new D.C.stadium to be a home run of an investment.
The Ultimate Pedestrian Weapon
A little orange flag may give pedestrians in Washington, DC the safety they need from oncoming cars.
Car-Sharing Gains Momentum
Good subway system and bike path network make the D.C. area fertile ground for car-sharing companies.
Will D.C. Be Smoked Out?
New legislation could add the nation's capital to the growing list of cities banning public smoking.
Don't Drink The Water
The Washington, D.C. sewer system - which will eventually outsize its subway system - needs a little work.
And Then There Were Three
D.C. Sports Commission names three finalists in baseball stadium design competition.
Eminent Domain Case At The Supreme Court
Landowner challenges use of eminent domain to allow private developer to build baseball stadium.
McClister's Commute
A reporter accompanies a typical Washington area commuter as he starts his commute before dawn.
Getting To Know Your City, Round Two
Under new management, the D.C. City Museum will reopen within the year.
D.C. Property Tax Drought May Be Ending
President Bush proposes an evaluation of federal land holdings in the District.
Take Me Out to a Cool Stadium
D.C. searches for the right architect to design the city's new ballpark.
A Growth Reality Check
Can elected officials be taught to think regionally about growth?
Competitive Tendering: A Solution For Metro's Cost Overruns
The problems faced by the D.C. area Metro could be solved by using a system that has been successful in major cities around the world.
Artificial 'Island' Haven For Free Flyers
Threatened bald eagles make their home in the an unlikely urban wildlife refuge.
You Scratch My Back, I'll Scratch Yours
D.C considered private funding option for major league baseball stadium.
Second Act For A Historic D.C. Neighborhood
Rennovated theater is the first of many new developments in Columbia Heights.
Waterfront Redevelopment Project Up and Running
Chief planner focuses on land-use plan as first step in revitilizing the Anacostia River
The Argument Against Subsidizing Stadiums
There are sound economic models for privately financed teams and venues, so why does government insist on subsizing stadiums?
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