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.
Disconnected Urbanism
Paul Goldberger on the damaging impact of cell phones on our sense of place.
True Community Involvement In Planning
A Baltimore County plan would reward developers that substantially incorporate community suggestions into their plans.
The Hybrids Are Coming
Japan's newest models of the fuel-efficient vehicles are poised to take the American car industry by storm.
Minnesota To Institute Toll Lanes
Solo drivers could pay up to $3 for use of the "sane lanes."
America At Odds With Its Land?
An Indian columnist offers his perspective on California's fires and city-slicking deer.