District of Columbia

How Gentrification Changed A D.C. Neighborhood - Part 2

Part Two of a series on how gentrification is changing the D.C.'s 14th and T neighborhood.

November 15, 2005 - Abhijeet Chavan

How Gentrification Changed A D.C. Neighborhood - Part 1

Many people who stuck through the hard times are slowly, but steadily either being pushed or bought out.

November 15, 2005 - The Washington Post

New Housing Trend In D.C.

New housing developments have cropped up in areas of D.C. once known for their crime and poverty.

November 11, 2005 - The Washington Post

Altman: How Planning Can Save And Revitalize A City

Andrew Altman, former D.C. Director of Planning, describes how he and Mayor Williams used planning as the catalyst for D.C.'s revival.

October 31, 2005 - The Planning Report

In D.C., Private Firms Approve Permit Applications

In a unique situation in Washington D.C., selected private firms are authorized to approve development permit applications on behalf of the city's overworked and dysfunctional Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs apartment.

October 19, 2005 - Washington City Paper

Study Spotlights Financial Benefits Of Foliage

A study released by Casey Trees Endowment Fund calculates the economic value of foliage

August 6, 2005 - The Washington Post

A New American Classic Town Gone Bad

Officials have are investigating violations by the developer of what was supposed to be "traditional architectural styling" in Clarksburg Town Center.

August 5, 2005 - The Washington Post

New Loudon County Growth Controls

A dramatic vote in favor of far-reaching growth controls in Loudon County surprises observers.

July 24, 2005 - The Washington Post

D.C. Strip Mall Owners Sue Development Company

The National Capital Revitalization Corp. is being sued by the owners of the Skyland Shopping Center to prevent redevelopment of the property.

July 15, 2005 - The Washington Post

Anti-Terrorist Planning That Works

National landmarks and government buildings can be aesthetically pleasing as well as provide protection from terrorist attacks. So, why are so few utilizing those tools?

July 6, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

'Slugging' Days Might Be Numbered In D.C. Area

The carpooling practice of picking up strangers might be facing extinction if a new bill is signed that will allow single-drivers access to HOV lanes.

June 22, 2005 - The Washington Post

Converting Apartments To Condos Carries A Heavy Price

Many D.C. area renters are being forced out of their apartments to make way for the condo craze.

June 8, 2005 - The Washington Post

How 9/11 Transformed D.C.'s Real Estate Market

How did 9/11 and the bursting of the stock-market bubble transform Washington D.C.'s sleepy real estate market?

May 28, 2005 - Wall St. Journal

Does Bad GIS Data Equal Hidden Taxes?

Does unreliable data and analysis result in hidden taxes in the form of higher costs for infrastructure?

May 18, 2005 - American Planning Association

Harnessing The Power Of Gentrification

Washington D.C.'s New Communities program sells market rate housing to help subsidize adjacent low-income homes, but do the city's poor really benefit?

May 18, 2005 - The Washington Post

View Vs. Convenience In Georgetown

DC officials consider the implications of tearing down the Whitehurst Freeway, a major commuter route that bisects Georgetown, the District's poshest neighborhood.

May 11, 2005 - The Washington Post

Transforming A Rundown Walkable Neighborhood

Georgetown pioneer remakes 'rat-infested alley' into an 'elegant cluster of shops.'

April 28, 2005 - The New York Times

Developers Compete For Land Near Ballpark

Many consider land around the site of the new D.C.stadium to be a home run of an investment.

April 14, 2005 - The Washington Post

The Ultimate Pedestrian Weapon

A little orange flag may give pedestrians in Washington, DC the safety they need from oncoming cars.

April 14, 2005 - The Washington Post

Car-Sharing Gains Momentum

Good subway system and bike path network make the D.C. area fertile ground for car-sharing companies.

March 30, 2005 - The Washington Post

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