District of Columbia
Monumental Mistakes: Blocked Sidewalks
Ugly contruction sites are blocking off sidewalks; this is "irritating, costly, dangerous, stupid and contrary to...common-sense."
Monumental Mistakes: Incomplete Transformation
The task of saving the Old Post Office is left unfinished.
Monumental Mistakes: Temporary Turns Permanent
Ugly temporary structures last a long time.
Monumental Mistakes: Jersey Barriers
An ugly "concrete necklace" surrounds the Washington monument.
Route 1: An Impossible Project?
The project to revitalize 80 miles of Route 1 across five counties in the Washington area could costs hundreds of millions of dollars. But there is no consensus on a common vision.
Abandon White House Tunnel Proposal
The proposal to build a tunnel under the Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House should be abandoned argues Roger K. Lewis, and presents aesthetic and practical reasons against building tunnels in the middle of cities.
Neighborhood Resolves Historic Preservation Disputes
How did Mayfield resolve the differences between residents views on historic preservation?
Housing Is Essential To Economic Revitilization
CNN fn's Market Call interviews ULI President Richard Rosan on federal housing policy.
Planners Review Proposed Tunnel Near White House
A proposal to build a tunnel near the White House aims to address security concerns and traffic issues.
Preserving Alban Towers
The challenges of preserving Alban Towers, a 1929 building historically significant for its architecture.
Guardian Of The Mall
Landscape architect John G. Parsons of the National Park Service is in charge of protecting the Washington Mall.
The WWII Memorial Controversy
An overview of the controversy over the construction of a World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
SUVs Increase D.C. Area Pollution
Rapid increase in the number of sport-utility vehicles (SUV) is causing an increase in air pollution in the Washington D.C. area.
Armpit Of America?
Washington Post columnist Gene Weingarten is accepting nominations for the "Armpit of America."
An Insider's Look At The New Property Rights
An attorney provides an insider's look at the Supreme Court case that dramatically alters government's ability to regulate land use.
Is The Chocolate City Turning Vanilla?
Commentators from The Washington Post and New Republic debate racism as part of Washington D.C.'s gentrification.
Duany's Mini-city In Tyson's Corner Hit By Opposition
In a surprising move, Fairfax County officials are opposing a high-profile mini-city proposed by Andres Duany in Tyson's Corner.
To Commute Or Not Commute?
Newcomers to Washington D.C. must decide whether they want to endure a long commute from a home in the suburbs, or live in the urban core and give up the dream of owning a home.
Can Duany Bring New Urbanism To D.C.?
Andres Duany is hired to build a new-urbanist mini-city in Tyson's Corner. Not everyone believes in the concept, however.
Roads Are Crucial To Transit-oriented Development
A Maryland architecture professor argues that roads, not just public transit, are necessary for a successful TOD.
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
