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.
More Cops The Easy Answer for
George Will asserts that policing has achieved more success than any other effort to revitalize our inner cities.
Death to the Paved Parking Lot
In Pennsylvania, a church experiments with a permeable “green” lot.
Is Amtrak A Federal Responsibility?
Amtrak President David Gunn is touring the country to garner support for the nation’s rail service, which could face huge cuts from the Bush administration.
Michigan Wants To Be Cool, Too
The state’s new governor responds to recent Census data naming Detroit as first in the nation in the flight of young adults between 2000 and 2002.
Continued Stigma Keeps Housing Scarce For Mentally Ill
Fear of violence and the potential impact on property values make it difficult to find sites for secured treatment facilities in California.