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.
Dead Places
Abandoned buildings, mines, storm drains and tunnels have become the playground for a new generation of urban explorers.
Life-Saving Streets
'Hardened street furniture' could save city streets both from terrorism and the fashion police.
New EPA Study: Travel and Environmental Implications of School Siting
This report empirically examines the relationship between school locations and the environment.
Book Review: Better Together: Restoring the American Community
Robert Putnam's follow-up to "Bowling Alone" lacks the statistical evidence featured in his earlier work.
Still Waiting For The Big Payoff
City officials have invested millions of dollars in downtown St. Paul through public-private partnerships, but there’s little to show for it.