District of Columbia
DC Mayor Debates Free Mansion
Location of donated property irks city residents.
Planning News From Washington
Brownfields tops Senate environment panel agenda and Urban Agenda Act introduced.
D.C.'s Metrorail Green Line Cars Delayed
Electronic problems cause delays in the delivery of new subway cars.
Urban Agenda Act Introduced
On the first business day following the inauguration, Sens. Arlen Specter and Richard Durbin introduced their New Urban Agenda Act.
The Key Elements For A Successful Rail Project
The Brookings Institution evaluates the key elements for transit success based on Washington D.C.'s 97-mile rail system.
Beginning To Fill In The Gaps
The community of North Michigan Park, with well-organized civic associations, sees positive changes.
Should 'Monster Homes' Be Banned?
While residents complain about huge houses on tiny lots, planning agencies hesitate to take action. Why?
Washington Planning Legislation Update
APA publishes its bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Chesapeake Bay Conservation Projects Wanted
American Forests and the U.S. Forest Service are seeking proposals for conservation projects in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Realtors Like Martinez At HUD
The National Association of Realtors endorses the selection of MelMartinez as the new HUD Secretary.
Relief For DC's Overcrowded Green Line
Responding to complaints of overcrowding, Washington DC Metro Chief plans to shift more rail cars to Green Line.
The Gated City
Is America still the land of the free? Not in Washington, D.C. Public offices and even the city's streets are no longer accessible.
Green Line Riders Are Feeling Crunched
New Metro stations are more popular than expected causing overcrowding.
Public Comments Invited On D.C. Memorials Plan
The public is invited to comment on the final draft of the plan to guidethefuture creation of memorials in the District of Columbia.
Amtrak Fast Train Had Successful First Month
Amtrak says high-speed Acela Express train was successful in drawing riders during first month.
All We Wanted Were Directions
The long and twisting road to getting signs installed in a city with 22 million visitors a year.
DC's Good And Bad Design Developments Of 2000
A review of some of the good and bad developments in architecture and planning for the Washington D.C. region.
Planning News From Washington
APA publishes it's January legislative update on public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Transportation Outlook Dims
Washington area transportation agency announces region needs to increase spending by 50 percent.
Washington Begins Construction Of WW2 Memorial
Winning design selected from 400 entries in nationwide competition but chosen site is controversial and opposition to the project is strong.
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
