District of Columbia

Sales Tax For Metro?

Can a dedicated source of funding be found for the DC Metro?

December 2, 2004 - Associated Press

Misguided Development Priorities

A Washington development mogul assess the District's real estate priorties and its future.

November 30, 2004 - The Washington Post

To Reduce Downtown Congestion End Free Parking

A task force recommends ending free and subsidized parking in Washington D.C.

November 29, 2004 - The Washington Post

Renter Income Lagged Rents In Most States And Large Counties

An analysis of the American Community Survey (ACS) supplementary surveys in 2002 and 2003 that reports on median gross rents, housing cost burdens, and the ability of the average renter to afford the median rent at the national, state and local level.

November 24, 2004 - National Low Income Housing Coalition

DC Eyes Future Growth From New Metro Station

District leaders and Metro officials hope the stop will prompt construction of high-tech firms, government offices and apartment high-rises on the neighborhood's undeveloped land.

November 19, 2004 - The Washington Post

DC Neighborhood At The Crossroads

A slice of pre-gentrified life in a Washington, DC neighborhood.

November 17, 2004 - The Washington Post

Do Ballparks Really Spur Revitalization?

What comes first, the brew pub or the stadium?

November 16, 2004 - The Washington Post

A Memorial To A Once-Lively Street

Nine years after it was closed to traffic, Pennsylvania Avenue emerges from the shadow of the White House.

November 11, 2004 - The Washington Post

$51 Billion For Transit At Stake On November 2

Over 53 transit ballot initiatives will be voted on this year, worth over $51 billion.

October 27, 2004 - USA Today

A Different Metro Experience

Members of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments learn first-hand about the difficulties of riding the Metro system as person with a disability.

October 22, 2004 - The Washington Post

Voting Differences Between Inner Suburbs And Exurbs

Political party affiliation isrelated to distance from city center.

October 18, 2004 - The Washington Post

DC Expands Retails Options Downtown

Old downtown shopping district is experiencing a "retail revival" that is slowly transforming the district.

October 14, 2004 - The Washington Post

Bringing Washington To The River's Edge

Roger Lewis comments on visions to revitalize the Potomac and Anacostia riverfronts of the nation's capital with an urban flair.

October 3, 2004 - The Washington Post

Kemp, Cisneros Promote National Housing Agenda

Former HUD secretaries promote nipartisan agenda to address nation's housing problem.

September 23, 2004 - The Washington Post

New Museum On The Mall Blends History And Nature

The National Museum of the American Indian opens in Washington D.C.

September 22, 2004 - Voice Of America

When Architecture Tells A Story

A review of the new museum on the Washington Mall and a profile of the architect who designed it.

September 22, 2004 - The Seattle Times

Online Smart Growth Campaign, Video, And FAQ

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments launches a website to educate residents about smart growth. It includes a video and list of frequently asked questions about smart growth.

September 13, 2004 - The Washington Post

America's Most Sought-After Planner

Andy Altman, planning director for Washington D.C., is the 'most sought-after planner in the country.'

August 23, 2004 - Washington Business Journal

'Trickle-down' Economics Plugged Up

Washington D.C's economic boom does not benefit poor.

August 18, 2004 - The Washington Post

Work Here, But Go Live Someplace Else

The official economic development policy in many Washington, D.C. suburbs is to attract new jobs -- but not allow enough housing for all the workers.

August 8, 2004 - The Washington Post

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.