District of Columbia
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."
The City Of Museums
Home to 91 museums and with several new projects underway, Washington D.C. is the nation's "City of Museums."
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.
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.
Easing Washington Area Commute Problems
The Washington area commuting experience -- already one of the worst in the nation -- has deteriorated after the terrorists attacks.
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.
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.
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.
New Urbanism Projects Sprout In DC Suburbs
Inspired by New Urbanism, several new "traditional neighborhood developments" are being planned or constructed in Washington suburbs.
Emissions Threatens Federal Transportation Funding
Emissions from automobiles over that of forecasts, threatens to cut off federal transportation funds for the Washington region.
Sprawl Advances
Urban sprawl threatens 95 million acres of farmland in the next several decades, according to a USDA report.
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.
In Search Of Smarter Suburbs
The New Urbanism movement has a lot in common with the "new towns" of the 1960s.
Memorial's Advanced Lighting System Saves Electricity
A new lighting system for the Jefferson Memorial will reduce electricity requirements by 80 percent.
Monumental Mistakes: The Untidy Mall
Food service structures destroy the character of the Mall.
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.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
