District of Columbia
Iconic New Bridge Project Revealed in D.C.
The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge will span the Anacostia River between Washington, D.C. and Anacostia.
Traffic Garden Teaches Kids Street Design
Educators in Washington, D.C. are expanding on the "Safety Town" concept to teach grade schoolers how to be safe in traffic as well as about street design and the merits of different kinds of streets.
Neighborhood Commission Wants a Car-Free Street in D.C.
A popular neighborhood in Washington, D.C. is looking for ways to make its main drag more pedestrian friendly.
10 Facts That Explain Crosswalks
These examples are specific to Washington, D.C., but many of the facts listed in this article will apply elsewhere, too.
D.C.'s Circulator Bus System: Metro Out, DDOT In
The well-documented problems facing the D.C. Circulator bus system came to head earlier in July.
Proposals for Displacement-Free Development in D.C.
Cities have to prioritize displacement as a policy issue if they want to achieve inclusive growth, writes David Whitehead.
Study Reveals Housing Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples, Transgender Individuals
A study of three of the country's population and cultural centers reveals the kinds of discrimination same-sex couples and transgender individuals are likely to encounter on the rental market.
Pursuing Inclusion, Equity in the Nation's Capital
The history of Washington, D.C., both recent and distant, has generated one of the most fascinating planning case studies in the country. The man leading the D.C. Office of Planning explains his approach the unique responsibilities of the job.
The Math That Explains the Struggles of Local Buses
The D.C. Circulator is struggling with maintenance costs and system performance. The balkanization of local bus systems in the region might be to blame.
Appeals Court Rebuffs Trump's EPA on Methane Emissions Suspension
In a win for the environment, a D.C. Circuit panel ruled that EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt could not arbitrarily suspend the starting date of a landmark Obama rule that would reduce methane emissions from new and modified oil and gas wells.
Gondola Proposal Still Floating in D.C.
A proposed project to connect Rosslyn and Washington, D.C. by Gondola across the Potomac River still has support from the D.C. Council—enough support to fund an environmental study of the idea.
Opinion: K Street Extension Key to D.C. Streetcar's Success
An extension down K Street would greatly improve the D.C. Streetcar's service level, according to Dan Malouf, but the District Council has shelved the project.
Do Members of Congress Need a Housing Stipend?
The cost of living in Washington, D.C. might make it difficult for less wealthy members of Congress to pay rent or mortgages in their home state and the seat of power. Thus, a surprising voice has suggested housing assistance for Congress.
Transit's No Good, Very Bad Day
Transit commuters in New York and Washington, D.C. were understandably frustrated yesterday. One wonders when enough will be enough, and what happens then?
Sunday Fun: 91 Songs About D.C. Metro
This time the sound of music is the sound of the subway.
What Happened When Arlington Cut Out the 'Missing Middle'
In Arlington, restricting density to preserve neighborhood character isn't new. A rowhouse ban in 1938 may be one factor behind today's steep prices and gentrification.
Another Barnes Dance in the Capital
Washington, D.C. has place to do a new Barnes Dance.
The Silent Expansion of Fiscal Control Boards in the U.S.
The power and process of boards that take control of a city or territory's finances is becoming more generalized, although they affect local democracy, impose austerity measures without controls, and lack mechanisms to evaluate their efficiency.
RFK Memorial and Redevelopment Plan Proposed for Old Stadium Site
RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. lost its last tenant in late 2015, and now D.C. leaders have a new plan for the site.
D.C. Metro Debuts Air-Freshened Trains
Air fresheners have bene installed on D.C.'s Green Line, an attempt to improve riders' satisfaction with cleanliness. Despite some mixed reactions, perceptions of cleanliness are rising.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
