Virginia
The Architectural History Of The Pentagon
The fascinating story of the design and construction of the world's largest office building.
Boomers Flocking To Arlington County's Metro Corridor After Life-Changing Events
Major life changes affecting families, such as the death or divorce of a spouse, is often the stimulus needed for boomers to seek a new life in the vibrant Rosslyn-Ballston corridor along the Metro line in Arlington County, Virginia near D.C.
Fairfax County Moves To Limit Big-Box Retail
Fairfax County Supervisors have approved a new measure to restrict the development of stores larger than 80,000 square feet, against the protests of the business community.
Military Neighborhood Ranks High
The Charter Award-winning Ft. Belvoir neighborhood in Fairfax, VA offers a model for military base reconstruction and affordability.
City Subsidizes Gentrification In Black Neighborhoods
With tax abatement for 5 to 15 years for renovated properties, the City of Richmond, Virginia, loses $14.6 million each year in real estate taxes. Meanwhile, long-time residents are pushed out by high taxes for unrenovated houses they own or rent.
A Transit Solution From The Past
Light rail, bus rapid transit and dedicated lanes are all up for consideration in Virginia's Hampton Roads metropolitan region. The area is studying options that may give the area -- where streetcars once prospered -- a familiar feel.
Suburban Growth Slows Near Washington, D.C.
Census data indicates slow growth or decline in suburban population, but some local officials disagree.
Paying $1 Per Mile To Speed Past Traffic
Time-sensitive commuters would benefit from proposed toll express lanes for D.C. area freeways, which would be built on congested carpool lanes by private companies. Carpools would still use the lanes free of charge.
In Virginia, Busses Will Take Richmond Commuters to Fredericksburg
With public bus service to the Fredericksburg train station, Richmond commuters can then ride regional rail to Washington, DC.
Aging Suburban Communities Cope With Urban Problems
The older suburbs around Richmond, Virginia -- and many other cities around the country -- can no longer count on being immune to poverty, crime and under performing schools that has long affected the urban core.
Boats or Floating Trailer Park?
"Aqua Lodge" houseboats docked at a marina are houses according to Virginia state agencies. But they are boats according to the Tennessee manufacturer.
Northern Virginia Counties Move To Slow Growth
Anti-growth sentiment has led to new building moratoriums in the suburbs around Washington D.C., but they only serve to drive up home prices and keep out middle income families.
Richmond Learns To Grow Smaller, Smarter
Richmond, Virginia is one of many cities using innovative strategies to deal with the consequences of a shrinking population.
An Urban Village Copes With Too Much Success
The appeal of Clarendon, Virginia, a homey neighborhood outside Washington, D.C., is threatening to wipe out its quirky character with a wave of upscale chain retailers, high-end restaurants, and luxury condominiums.
The Man Who Found Jamestown
Archaeologist Bill Kelso has given America new insight into 17th century Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in the United States, which for many decades had been thought to be washed away by the James River.
Virginia County Grappling With Growth Expected From Planned 4,886 Unit Subdivision
Chesterfield County, Virginia, debates how it will provide needed services to a new 4,886-unit subdivision. Earlier rezoning without cash proffers presents problems for funding adequate school facilities and infrastructure to serve future residents.
Virginia To Discuss Increasing Bike And Pedestrian Network
The Virginia Department of Transportation is looking to change its rules on creating new bicycle and pedestrian lanes to increase the state's walk- and bike-ability.
Religious Groups Fighting 'Mountain-Top Removal Coal Mining'
Halting the environmentally destructive mountain-top removal of coal mining in Appalachia has long been a goal for environmentalists. Now members of the Mennonite and other Christian denominations have joined the movement.
The George Washington Experience
Is Mount Vernon the next action-adventure theme park?
Military Embraces The New Urbanism
In an effort to simultaneously privatize its housing and make bases more livable, the military is employing the principles of new urbanism.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
