District of Columbia
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.
FCC: Landlords Must Open Buildings for Telecom
Office Buildings Will Get More Competition for Infomration Services.
Condos Reach New Heights
"The condo market in the District and close-in suburbs is at a fever pitch for resales, new construction and conversionsof rental properties."
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
