District of Columbia
Setting An Example For A New Century?
Washington, DC-area subway system may allow pervasive advertising methods inside the subway system including television.
Why Commuters Love and Hate The Metro
Commuters complain about Washington DC's Metro system but use it all the same. For Planning Practice, Alex Marshall rides the rails to find out why.
Vehicle Runoff Abatement Vital to Riverfront Redevelopment
City riverfront redevelopment plan includes environmental overhaul to reduce vehicle runoff into the polluted Anacostia river.
Amtrak, Jobs, Safety, Transit, Outer Space Tourism, & Freight
This week in 'The Hill' various authors tackle seven subjects relating to transportation for a special section.
Parking Around D.C. Rail Stations Strained
Shuttles, walkways, seating redesign are among some of the solutions being considered to address the parking supply shortage in Washington D.C.
Developing A Propensity For Density
Roger K. Lewis of the Washington Post wonders if people fear change or density.
Why Residents Can't Walk
The Washington Post continues a series on how traffic barriers prevent residents from walking short distances.
Washington Post: It's The Schools, Stupid
The Washington Post editorializes that Washington D.C. must put education first if the city is to be revitalized.
Revitalizing D.C. Must Start With Schools
The Washington Post presents an in-depth report on the impact of Washington D.C.'s failing schools on the city's revitalization.
Very High Density Parking
Imagine squeezing 74 parking spaces onto a footprint measuring 60 feet by 106 feet with a depth of just 32 feet.
How Much Development Near A Heavy Rail Station?
Activists in the Tenleytown area of Washington have a tradition of stopping development projects not to their liking, including some that might be considered Smart Growth.
Malls Are 'Open' For Business
The Washington Post writes on the impact that lifestyle centers are having on the behaviors of retailers, developers and consumers.
Consider Transportation Issues When Choosing A Job
Mary Ellen Slayter says the next time you are considering a job offer, ask if the commute is worth it.
Two Ways to Look at Fencing
Residents of a co-op in Washington D.C. make a plea to their neighbors to consider the negative implications of transforming their neighborhood into a gated community.
Secure and Demure
Street furniture,'reinforced with internal bars of hardened steel buried deep in concrete,'is becoming a popular design solution for anti-terrorist strategies.
The Case For Inclusionary Zoning
A new report examines inclusionary zoning successes from around the country.
Federal Spending Keeps Washington's Economy Growing In 2002
This report analyzes the substantial increase of federal spending in the Washington area during 2002 and how this boost cushioned the area's economy during a national recession.
The Cost Of Congestion Is $68 Billion?
Insider publication The Hill features a breakfast with James Oberstar (D-Minn.), ranking member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Pennsylvania Avenue Gets A Makeover
First Lady Laura Bush comes out of hiding to reveal new plans to revamp Pennsylvania Ave.
D.C.'s Urban Planning Fiasco
The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. is on track to becoming an urban-planning fiasco, writes Catesby Leigh.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
