District of Columbia
Impact Of November Elections On Transportation
Innovation Briefs speculates how the November election results will affect the transportation sector in the years ahead.
Growing Demand For Highway Mansions
Home buyers are demanding mobility and convenience, so developers are building luxury subdivisions next to major highway interchanges.
Satellites Help Identify Traffic Bottlenecks
Using GPS technology, researchers identify traffic congestion trouble spots. The information could help local governments plan transportation projects.
Northern Virginia Voters Reject Roads Tax
Voters in Northern Virginia reject a proposed regional transportation tax that may have faciltated sprawl beyond the Beltway.
Report Finds Little Benefit In D.C. Congestion Plans
New Potomac River crossings and a new Washington, D.C.-area expressway aimed at easing traffic congestion would bring more development and more traffic.
A Sound Fiscal Footing For D.C.: A Federal Responsibility
This paper by Carol O'Cleireacain and Alice Rivlin proposes that the federal government offset several fiscal handicaps that hinder the nation's capital by providing a continuing contribution to the budget of the city of Washington.
University Appeals Off-campus Housing Limits
George Washington University contests DC Board of Zoning Appeals decision in District Court of Appeals.
Images Of Finalists For Pentagon Memorial
Six finalists have been selected in the competition for a memorial to the 184 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
New Urbanism Transforming Suburbs
Suburban neighborhoods are turning into entertainment destinations.
Rail Recommended Over Buses
After an environmental study and public input, a team of Virginia and Metro officials recommended the extension of rail to the Dulles corridor over buses.
Geographic Profiling Aids Search For Washington Sniper
Computer geographic profiling aids detectives searching for the Washington-area sniper.
The Lost Art Of Urban Planning
Where are the urban planners with vision when you need them?
Students Compete In 'Solar Decathlon'
Students compete in a contest run by the Dept. of Energy to design homes that do not use any electricty.
My Commuting Secret
On her commute to work, Caroline Wellbery never sits in traffic, always finds a parking spot, and saves $400 a year on gas.
Major Expansion Plan For D.C. Metro Rail
A 10-year, $12 billion plan announced yesterday for the D.C. Metro rail will include trolleys, light rail, and rapid bus lines.
A City 'Under Siege'
Washington's public spaces, monuments, and institutions are being damaged by security emplacements.
City And Business Leaders Favor Dedicated Transit Lanes
Washington DC leaders are considering changing K Street, a major east-west arterial, to provide bus or light rail lanes in the center median.
Streetcars: Urban Transportation Of The Future
Report by the Free Congress Research and Education Foundationcalls for a return of streetcar systems in America's urban areas.
Acela Train Breaking Down
The Acela, a high speed premium train for the Northeast, is breaking down with great regularity.
Buyers Attracted To Downtown D.C. Offices
Even office buildings of average quality are hot in D.C.'s commercial real estate market.
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
