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.
Squatter Skate Park Becomes Official
Searching for fast disappearing skateboard space in Seattle, two activists took matters into their own hands and created a fully functioning park before the city caught on.
'Planet of Slums'
Mike Davis previews his new book in a lengthy article in Orion Magazine.
Life Post-Measure 37: Beyond Land Use Planning
Measure 37 dramatically altered the planning and development landscape in Oregon. Now community-based environmental planning may be the only alternative for environmentalists.
Infill Mansions -- Sprawl Control Or Compromised Community Character?
A suburban Rochester town halts demolitions of older homes to be replaced with large 'McMansions'.
Narrowly Developing In Boise
A developer finds an innovative space solution to create Boise's fourth tallest building.