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.
Forcing Developers To Build Affordable
Two downtown housing plans in Seattle present different demands to developers; each calls for the creation of an affordable housing fund, yet the amount of funding and additional amenities required varies.
Preserving San Francisco's Japantown
Recent development in one of the U.S.'s three Japantowns could threaten remnants of the neighborhood's historic past.
Who Needs PR? Denver Speaks For Itself
The city seeks a national public-relations agency to bolster its image, yet the success of current cultural events might save it the $175,000 effort.
McMansion Moratorium For Austin
Decision comes amid conflicting smart growth and neighborhood-level planning approaches, which differ over treatment of larger homes.
Graffiti Legalized In Atlanta
The Georgia ACLU has successfully petitioned the City of Atlanta to amend a law banning all graffiti, including commissioned graffiti art.