District of Columbia

Artificial 'Island' Haven For Free Flyers

Threatened bald eagles make their home in the an unlikely urban wildlife refuge.

January 20, 2005 - The Washington Post

You Scratch My Back, I'll Scratch Yours

D.C considered private funding option for major league baseball stadium.

January 19, 2005 - The Washington Post

Second Act For A Historic D.C. Neighborhood

Rennovated theater is the first of many new developments in Columbia Heights.

January 10, 2005 - The Washington Post

Waterfront Redevelopment Project Up and Running

Chief planner focuses on land-use plan as first step in revitilizing the Anacostia River

January 4, 2005 - The Washington Post

The Argument Against Subsidizing Stadiums

There are sound economic models for privately financed teams and venues, so why does government insist on subsizing stadiums?

January 3, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

Regional Transit in Poor Physical and Fiscal Shape

Metro struggles to remain financially solvent and maintain service.

January 2, 2005 - The Washington Post

City And County Employees Struggle To Afford Housing

Municipal workers in the Washington D.C. region are being priced out of the home market as housing prices double in four years.

December 25, 2004 - The Washington Post

All Metro Wants For Christmas Is...

System reliability blamed on lack of dedicated funding.

December 23, 2004 - The Washington Times

Loves Me, Loves Me Not

Baseball again on track to make D.C. home.

December 22, 2004 - The Washington Times

New Beginnings And An End

Subway expansion is the first beyond the system's original boundaries.

December 17, 2004 - The Washington Post

Airport-Driven Urban Development

The area around the Baltimore-Washington International Airport attracts new growth.

December 16, 2004 - The Washington Post

Airports Equal Accessibility

Region's busiest airport has become a destination for businesses and travelers alike.

December 14, 2004 - The Washington Post

Free Money For Historic Preservation?

Historic facade easements create a tax windfall in D.C.

December 13, 2004 - The Washington Post

Housing Cannot Match Population Growth

Housing prices outpace wage growth while housing supply fails to meet population demand.

December 9, 2004 - The Washington Post

Planner Strikes It Rich

D.C. planner's compensation tops $250,000.

December 4, 2004 - The Washington Times

Friday Funny: Dear SUV Driver

Highlighting his recent encounter with "Mr Chrysler Pacifica Driver" John Kelly writes with biting sarcasm about the perils faced by pedestrians.

December 3, 2004 - The Washington Post

Priced Out Of The Nation's Capital

Developers and housing advocates disagree about the merits of mandatory affordable housing provisions

December 3, 2004 - The Washington Post

A New Downtown Station For DC's Metro System

The opening of a brand-new rail station for Metro's Red Line promises revitalization for a long-declining neighborhood.

December 3, 2004 - The Washington Post

D.C. Stadium Wins Approval, But Community Reinvestment May Lose

D.C. City Council passes baseball stadium bill, but mayor removes promised school and library funding.

December 2, 2004 - The Washington Post

Why Did The D.C. City Museum Fail?

Only 36,000 visited the museum in its first 15 months of operation.

December 2, 2004 - The Washington Post

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