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.
Friday Funny: City Hopes Implosion Will Spark Interest
The City of Raleigh made a P.T. Barnum-like effort to draw attention to the demolition of its old civic center -- and it worked.
Time To Organize 'Critical Mass'
Cyclists now have a legal right to organize in New York, but what real privileges have the events led to?
Establishing Principles For Conservation
The charity English Heritage proposes seven conservation principles for debate.
Shanghai To Add Extensive Bus-Only Lanes
Plans for 300 kilometers of the public transit lanes would be complete by 2010, easing congestion in the daily seven million passenger load.
NYC Mayor To Overhaul Pro-Condo Program
Citing an increased need for housing affordability, Bloomberg establishes a task force to examine an outdated pro-development city initiative.