District of Columbia
Neighborhood Resolves Historic Preservation Disputes
How did Mayfield resolve the differences between residents views on historic preservation?
Housing Is Essential To Economic Revitilization
CNN fn's Market Call interviews ULI President Richard Rosan on federal housing policy.
Planners Review Proposed Tunnel Near White House
A proposal to build a tunnel near the White House aims to address security concerns and traffic issues.
Preserving Alban Towers
The challenges of preserving Alban Towers, a 1929 building historically significant for its architecture.
Guardian Of The Mall
Landscape architect John G. Parsons of the National Park Service is in charge of protecting the Washington Mall.
The WWII Memorial Controversy
An overview of the controversy over the construction of a World War II memorial in Washington D.C.
SUVs Increase D.C. Area Pollution
Rapid increase in the number of sport-utility vehicles (SUV) is causing an increase in air pollution in the Washington D.C. area.
Armpit Of America?
Washington Post columnist Gene Weingarten is accepting nominations for the "Armpit of America."
An Insider's Look At The New Property Rights
An attorney provides an insider's look at the Supreme Court case that dramatically alters government's ability to regulate land use.
Is The Chocolate City Turning Vanilla?
Commentators from The Washington Post and New Republic debate racism as part of Washington D.C.'s gentrification.
Duany's Mini-city In Tyson's Corner Hit By Opposition
In a surprising move, Fairfax County officials are opposing a high-profile mini-city proposed by Andres Duany in Tyson's Corner.
To Commute Or Not Commute?
Newcomers to Washington D.C. must decide whether they want to endure a long commute from a home in the suburbs, or live in the urban core and give up the dream of owning a home.
Can Duany Bring New Urbanism To D.C.?
Andres Duany is hired to build a new-urbanist mini-city in Tyson's Corner. Not everyone believes in the concept, however.
Roads Are Crucial To Transit-oriented Development
A Maryland architecture professor argues that roads, not just public transit, are necessary for a successful TOD.
Planning Updates From Washington
APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.
Efforts Underway To Revive 'Techway' Study
Developers, commuters, and businesses are call for reviving a cancelled feasibility study for the controversial 'Techway' project in Washington D.C.
Judge Okays WWII Memorial
A federal judge rejects memorial opponents request to postpone construction.
Resident Groups Organize To Oppose Development
Residents in Southern Maryland organize to control sprawl and preserve open space.
Environmentalists File Suit Against WWII Memorial
The battle over a proposed World War II memorial in Washington D.C. continues with two groups filing a suit against the project.
Fighting Over A WWII Memorial
Opponents and supporters are fighting over the architectural design and proposed site for a World War II memorial 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.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
