District of Columbia
Fighting Over A WWII Memorial
Opponents and supporters are fighting over the architectural design and proposed site for a World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
Too Many Memorials In Washington D.C.?
Lawmakers passed a bill to put the World War II Memorial project on a fast track. Critics say it undermines safeguards to prevent too many memorials in the nation's capital.
Planning Updates From Washington
The APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Downtown Revival: DC's East End Transforms
Washington D.C.'s East End is attracting interest and cash as it undergoes a dramatic revitalization.
Shaping The City: Transforming Waterfronts
When he visits London, Roger K. Lewis gets "waterfront envy." In this column he discusses the history behind waterfront development in U.S. cities and proposes changes for waterfronts in Washington D.C.
DC Neighborhood Cherishes Diversity
Washington DC's Mt. Pleasant area struggles to preserve cultural diversity amidst rapid gentrification.
Subway Gridlock In Washington D.C.
Washington D.C. is facing subway gridlock, and must build a new line through the center of Washington, D.C.
The History Of Graffiti
The Washington Post explores the origins and details of urban scrawl, also known as graffiti.
Mass Transit Rules The Road
Growth Surpasses Highway Use: D.C. Area Tops Average
APA Launches Online Resource For Youth Education
The American Planning Association launches an online newsletter for teaching and involving youth in community planning.
The Trouble With The Techway
Smart growth And sprawl collide in the nation's capital over the Techway project.
Smart Growth Groups Oppose Techway Project
Over 40 anti-srawl groups are opposing The Techway bridge project to link the Dulles International Airport and I-270.
DC's Metrorail Proposes VA Expansion
Virginia officials object to the lack of input for the proposed line across the Potomac into Prince George's County.
Minorities, Immigrants Drive D.C. Growth
The Washington area saw rapid population increase according to the Census 2000 data.
Planning Updates From Washington
Brownfields bill clears Senate committee; smart growth bills slated for reintroduction.
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.
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
