District of Columbia
DC's New WWII Memorial: Grand And Bland
Architecture critic John Gallager reviews the new World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
Does Gentrification Cause Prejudiced Condemnations?
Did D.C. housing officials unnecessarily condemn deteriorated apartment buildings to speed up gentrification?
Mechanized Parking Garage takes the hassle out of storing your car
A new fully automated parking garage stores cars efficiently and effortlessly.
Bush And Kerry Discuss Affordable Housing
President Bush and Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Kerry discuss America's affordable housing crisis.
Designing Gang-Resistant Urban Parks
Across the nation, designers of urban parks address the growing gang problem.
Commute Taxes Avoided
Washington D.C. commuters will not have to pay taxes despite Mayor's efforts.
Community at Your Doorstep
Fewer residents are venturing outside their homes to patronize local businesses as home-delivery services increase.
Shaping the Future of the Watergate Hotel
Redevelopment plans may be stalled by resident action to have Watergate complex designated as a historical landmark.
Height Limits May Improve Urban Fabric
How have D.C.’s height limits influenced its urban design?
The Future Of Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Innovation Briefs offers a report and commentary on the current status ofthe surface transportation reauthorization and the U.S. DOT FY 2005appropriations request.
Setting An Example For A New Century?
Washington, DC-area subway system may allow pervasive advertising methods inside the subway system including television.
Why Commuters Love and Hate The Metro
Commuters complain about Washington DC's Metro system but use it all the same. For Planning Practice, Alex Marshall rides the rails to find out why.
Vehicle Runoff Abatement Vital to Riverfront Redevelopment
City riverfront redevelopment plan includes environmental overhaul to reduce vehicle runoff into the polluted Anacostia river.
Amtrak, Jobs, Safety, Transit, Outer Space Tourism, & Freight
This week in 'The Hill' various authors tackle seven subjects relating to transportation for a special section.
Parking Around D.C. Rail Stations Strained
Shuttles, walkways, seating redesign are among some of the solutions being considered to address the parking supply shortage in Washington D.C.
Developing A Propensity For Density
Roger K. Lewis of the Washington Post wonders if people fear change or density.
Why Residents Can't Walk
The Washington Post continues a series on how traffic barriers prevent residents from walking short distances.
Washington Post: It's The Schools, Stupid
The Washington Post editorializes that Washington D.C. must put education first if the city is to be revitalized.
Revitalizing D.C. Must Start With Schools
The Washington Post presents an in-depth report on the impact of Washington D.C.'s failing schools on the city's revitalization.
Very High Density Parking
Imagine squeezing 74 parking spaces onto a footprint measuring 60 feet by 106 feet with a depth of just 32 feet.
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
