District of Columbia

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

Preservation In The Face of Revitalization

How does a community reinvigorate itself while preserving its rich history?

August 2, 2004 - The Washington Post

A 'Giant Step' For Green Buildings

Senator from Vermont introduces bill that will provide legislation to provide for Green Federal Buildings and Schools.

July 12, 2004 - U.S. Senate

The Memorial's Message

The National World War II Memorial frames vistas, but does it articulate a message?

June 25, 2004 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

Fortress America: Locking Out The Public From Public Places

Balacing ecurity and public access in post-9/11 America

June 11, 2004 - The Washington Post

Washington's Metro: Deficits By Design

Finance structure challenges Washington's Metro.

June 7, 2004 - The Brookings Institution

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.

Senior Manager Operations, Urban Planning

New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

Manager of Model Development

Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

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.