David Gest
David Gest is both a master's candidate in City and Regional Planning and a juris doctorate candidate at the University of Pennsylvania.
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David Gest is pursuing a dual degree in Law and City and Regional Planning at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Originally from Washington, D.C., he received a bachelor's degree in architecture with a focus in urban studies from Yale University in 2003. After graduation, David moved to Los Angeles and joined the historic preservation consulting firm Chattel Architecture, Planning & Preservation, Inc. In 2006, David worked for Planetizen as Managing Editor after working part-time as Associate Editor for two years. David has volunteered his time for the Planning and Law Division of the American Planning Association, the Los Angeles Section of the APA, and as writer and editor for The Next American City magazine. He enjoys traveling with his fiancée and playing ultimate frisbee.
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Behind The Scenes Of Supreme Court's New London Decision
Interviews with residents subject to eminent domain reveal intimidation tactics used by local government officials.
Beijing's Affordable Housing Crisis
Amid the flurry of other construction in the city, affordable housing gets lost in the shuffle.
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Central Florida voters are skeptical of the increasing costs of commuter rail.
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A multi-millionaire is developing what some call the first true smart growth neighborhood in the city.