District of Columbia
Voting Differences Between Inner Suburbs And Exurbs
Political party affiliation isrelated to distance from city center.
DC Expands Retails Options Downtown
Old downtown shopping district is experiencing a "retail revival" that is slowly transforming the district.
Bringing Washington To The River's Edge
Roger Lewis comments on visions to revitalize the Potomac and Anacostia riverfronts of the nation's capital with an urban flair.
Kemp, Cisneros Promote National Housing Agenda
Former HUD secretaries promote nipartisan agenda to address nation's housing problem.
New Museum On The Mall Blends History And Nature
The National Museum of the American Indian opens in Washington D.C.
When Architecture Tells A Story
A review of the new museum on the Washington Mall and a profile of the architect who designed it.
Online Smart Growth Campaign, Video, And FAQ
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments launches a website to educate residents about smart growth. It includes a video and list of frequently asked questions about smart growth.
America's Most Sought-After Planner
Andy Altman, planning director for Washington D.C., is the 'most sought-after planner in the country.'
'Trickle-down' Economics Plugged Up
Washington D.C's economic boom does not benefit poor.
Work Here, But Go Live Someplace Else
The official economic development policy in many Washington, D.C. suburbs is to attract new jobs -- but not allow enough housing for all the workers.
Preservation In The Face of Revitalization
How does a community reinvigorate itself while preserving its rich history?
A 'Giant Step' For Green Buildings
Senator from Vermont introduces bill that will provide legislation to provide for Green Federal Buildings and Schools.
The Memorial's Message
The National World War II Memorial frames vistas, but does it articulate a message?
Fortress America: Locking Out The Public From Public Places
Balacing ecurity and public access in post-9/11 America
Washington's Metro: Deficits By Design
Finance structure challenges Washington's Metro.
Toll Lanes For The Beltway
Virginia transportation officials recommend the state enter into negotiations with a private firm to build toll lanes on a 13-mile stretch of the capital beltway.
The Metro: Who Benefits, Who Pays
Readers responde to change in direction of Washington DC subway fare policies More costs to the riders, reduced payments from the local governments
A Touching Memorial
World War II veterans gather to see the newest memorial on the National Mall.
The Commercialization Of Mass Transit
Transit agencies commercialize their public spaces as a means of generating revenue, often without any public oversight.
APA Offers Daily 2004 Conference Coverage
The American Planning Association is providing daily coverage of it's national conference being held this week in Washington, D.C.
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
