District of Columbia
Cloning Champion Trees
Nearly 5000 years old, the world's oldest tree has produced offspring. A project aims to clone the nation's biggest trees for cities.
Planner Appointed Director Of Design For NEA
Jeff Speck, is currently director of town planning for DPZ, is appointed Director of Design for the National Endowment for the Arts.
A Rough Road Ahead
The National Journal offers an in-depth analysis of the growing debate over the highway bill and the road it must travel through Congress.
Christie Whitman Resigns From EPA
Often at odds with the White House on environmental policy, Whitman resigns as head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
City Beautiful + City Real
A Harvard University team wins ULI Hines Urban Design Competition for redesign of D.C.'s South Capitol Street Area.
A Source Of Fresh Urban Design Ideas
A unique architectural competition shows the importance for architects collaborating with professionals for other disciplines.
'Sweeping Plans' For Revitalizing The Nation's Capital
Washington D.C. officials unveil revitalization plans aimed at generating affordable housing.
Revitalizing D.C's Neighborhoods
Focusing resources on key neighborhoods will increase the effectiveness of revitalization efforts, but the city must ensure all residents share in the benefits.
Nation's Leaders Can't Avoid Traffic Either
Recent traffic problems in Washington D.C. dominated a debate on homeland security in a Congressional hearing.
Forbes On High Speed Rail
This pro-rail article argues high speed rail corridors are at least potentially profitable but long distance trains are inevitable losers.
Developers And Battlefields
Preserving battlefields for future generations seems the least today's generation can do.
Moynihan Helped Shape America's Main Street
Remembering Pat Moynihan's interest in architecture and his contributions to U.S.cities.
Saving The Remains Of A Successful Urban Renewal Project
One of the nation's largest redevelopment efforts from the 1950s and 1960s is in danger of being destroyed.
Daring Design To Transform America's Avenue
A daring design by landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh could transform the stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House.
How To Revitalize A Planning Department
Washington D.C. Planning Director Andrew Altman has revitalized Washington D.C's Planning Dept. He explains how.
Urban Planning For Inner City Youth
The National Building Museum empowers urban teens through CityVision project.
Ruling Upholds D.C.'s Right To Curb Campus Growth
U.S Court of Appeals Court upheld a D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment order that required George Washington University to house 70% percent of undergraduates on campus.
Towards Green Architecture
An exhibition explores the future for sustainable architecture.
Kennedy Center Extension Plan Is Good
Washington Post editorial approves of architect Rafael Viñoly's plan for the extension to the Kennedy Center.
Is 'Infill' Worth The High Cost?
The popularity of urban "infill" developments demonstrates that more people would like to live, work, and shop in close proximity. But developers say financial and regulatory obstacles make "infill" projects expensive.
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
