David Gest
David Gest is both a master's candidate in City and Regional Planning and a juris doctorate candidate at the University of Pennsylvania.
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David Gest is pursuing a dual degree in Law and City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Originally from Washington, D.C., he received a bachelor's degree in architecture with a focus in urban studies from Yale University in 2003. After graduation, David moved to Los Angeles and joined the historic preservation consulting firm Chattel Architecture, Planning & Preservation, Inc. In 2006, David worked for Planetizen as Managing Editor after working part-time as Associate Editor for two years. David has volunteered his time for the Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association, the Los Angeles Section of the APA, and as writer and editor for The Next American City magazine. He enjoys traveling with his fiancée and playing ultimate frisbee.
Idaho's Newest Planned Community Continues to Move Forward
A large development may be constructed near Boise in the wake of arguments between city and county planning officials.
Here Comes The Neighborhood
A non-profit affordable housing developer sets an example as one of the first to move into an impoverished neighborhood.
Far West Texas -- The Next Chic Locale?
From a huge investment by Amazon.com's founder to a fake Prada store, something is brewing in Far West Texas.
Absentee Landlord Properties Auctioned Off In Effort To Revitalize
In Detroit, a new program sues absentee landlords to force them to renovate their property -- unlike citations, property owners face the threat of losing their property, which can then be put up for auction on a county website.
Hispanics Need Not Reside
Manassas, Virginia, is using a zoning ordinance to redefine family, in an attempt to curb possible consequences of illegal immigration.