District of Columbia

Waterfront Planned Along Anacostia River In D.C.

Washington D.C. official envision a waterfront and parks along the banks of the Anacostia River.

November 11, 2001 - The Washington Post

D.C. Real Estate Market One Of Nation's Strongest

The real estate market in Washington D.C. remains strong even during a national recession.

November 7, 2001 - The Washington Post

Planning News From Washington D.C.

APA's biweekly update on legislative and public policy issues.

November 6, 2001 - American Planning Association

America's Main Street

Moynihan's Trojan-horse proposal for Pennsylvania Avenue went far beyond recommendations for new office space.

October 23, 2001 - Urban Land Magazine

Impact Of Terrorism On Real Estate

Experts say real estate in Washington D.C. faces a serious economic risk in the aftermath of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.

October 13, 2001 - GlobeSt.com

Balancing Security And Beauty

Roger K. Lewis writes about the importance of striking a balance between implementing security measures and "preserving an accessible and thriving urban community."

October 9, 2001 - The Washington Post

The City Of Museums

Home to 91 museums and with several new projects underway, Washington D.C. is the nation's "City of Museums."

October 8, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

GAO Report Supports Bus Rapid Transit

The Bus Rapid Transit systems generally had lower capital costs per milethan the Light Rail systems in the cities reviewed.

October 4, 2001 - U.S. General Accounting Office

Convention Center Being Built While Demand Drops

A $756 million convention center and hotel is being constructed in Washington D.C. even as the hotel industry faces an uncertain future.

October 3, 2001 - The Washington Post

Easing Washington Area Commute Problems

The Washington area commuting experience -- already one of the worst in the nation -- has deteriorated after the terrorists attacks.

October 2, 2001 - The Washington Post

Greater Washington's Tough Traffic And Parking Policies

The Washington region's rapid growth calls for strict parking and traffic policies. Experts provide advice for developers.

September 22, 2001 - Washington Business Journal

What We Can Do To Improve Air Quality

The Washington region does not meet air quality standards. Phil Mendelson outlines the sacrifices required to improve air quality.

September 17, 2001 - The Washington Post

High-rise Complexes 'Box In' Single Family Homes

Inspired by the Smart Growth concept, new high-rise apartment complexes are becoming common and springing up around single family homes.

September 16, 2001 - The Washington Post

New Urbanism Projects Sprout In DC Suburbs

Inspired by New Urbanism, several new "traditional neighborhood developments" are being planned or constructed in Washington suburbs.

September 11, 2001 - The Washington Post

Emissions Threatens Federal Transportation Funding

Emissions from automobiles over that of forecasts, threatens to cut off federal transportation funds for the Washington region.

September 6, 2001 - The Metro Investment Report

Sprawl Advances

Urban sprawl threatens 95 million acres of farmland in the next several decades, according to a USDA report.

September 3, 2001 - The Star Democrat

Arts-Condo Project To Bring Housing To D.C Downtown

A project plans to renovate a nine-story building into condominiums, some of which will be lower-cost units to attract artists.

August 29, 2001 - The Washington Post

In Search Of Smarter Suburbs

The New Urbanism movement has a lot in common with the "new towns" of the 1960s.

August 28, 2001 - The Washington Post

Memorial's Advanced Lighting System Saves Electricity

A new lighting system for the Jefferson Memorial will reduce electricity requirements by 80 percent.

August 24, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Monumental Mistakes: The Untidy Mall

Food service structures destroy the character of the Mall.

August 22, 2001 - The Washington Post

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