Virginia
Robert C. Davenport Built Innovative Subdivisions
Robert Carroll Davenport, who built innovative subdivision in N. Virginia died at 96.
Alternatives For Storm Water Holding Ponds
Fairfax County, VA, is searching for environmentally friendly alternatives to storm water holding ponds.
Slavery Museum Vision Clouded By Commercialization
Former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder's plan to build a national slavery museum is facing issues of siting and commercialization.
Will Commercialization Ruin Slavery Museum Vision?
Commercialization is at issue in implementing former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's vision of a national slavery museum.
A Crusade For Parking In Richmond
A columnist argues for keeping diagonal street parking despite the downtown's plans for a two-way street.
Cityscape: Of Shopping And Smart Growth
Benjamin Forgey reviews the architecture and urban design of two mixed-use development projects in Virginia.
Sprawl Still Spreading In Virginia
Local efforts to control sprawl around Richmond and other areas in Virginia have failed.
Back To The Future Of Architecture
Built fifty years ago in Fairfax County, VA, Holmes Run Acres were designed to appeal to both architects and the general public and were considered to be the future of home architecture. What happened?
Perceptions Of Manufactured Housing
Is manufactured housing an affordable housing alternative?
NextBus: High-tech Bus System
Arlington County is implementing NextBus technology on one bus route.
Halted Bridge Study Should Be Completed
A much-needed study to investigate the need for a new bridge over the Potomac River was halted. This editorial makes a case for why this study should be completed.
Virginia Fails To Control Sprawl, Protect History
A report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation accuses the fast-growing state of Virginia for failing to control sprawl and protect historic sites. State officials say the report is based on inaccurate information.
Successfully Blending In Affordable Housing
A postive lesson for advocates of mixed-income housing.
Not In Jefferson's Back Yard: Sprawl Invades History
Preservationists are concerned about sprawl encroaching the views from Thomas Jefferson's house. They argue that the views from Thomas Jefferson's house are as much a part of history as the house itself and should be preserved.
Moving A Downtown
A riverfront town plans to move its downtown in one of the nation's most complex flood control projects.
Regional Vision Needed To Fight Sprawl
John G. Parsons says the Loudoun County smart growth initiative is "a quiet revolution" but lacks a regional vision.
Tech Giant And County Clash Over Smart Growth Plan
America Online Inc., and Loudoun County disagree on county's smart growth initiative.
Loudoun Adopts Strict Growth Controls
After 19 months of dabate, Loudoun County adopts strict growth controls; opponents protest while experts give mixed reviews.
Profile Of A Transportation Engineer
Progressive Engineer profiles Margaret Kubilins, who started a successful transportation engineering consulting firm that brings a refreshing viewpoint to the table.
DC Metro Developers Planning More Transit Oriented Projects
Instead of continuing to push into outlying counties, which is often fraught with hostile growth debates, Developers are looking for development closer in that can sustain denser projects within walking distance of rail stations.
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
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
