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.
St. Louis Doesn't Recycle Enough
The city lags well behind most others, despite a pilot program that has been in place for nearly a decade.
Minnesota Governor Vetoes Transportation Bill
He refuses to raise taxes to pay for billions in road improvements, yet voters may overrule him in November.
King County Challenges Shifting, Says Sims
King County, Washington, executive Ron Sims participated in a roundtable discussion at the Brookings Institution last week to address challenges faced by counties with changing needs.
The Chronicler Of Black Atlanta
Herman 'Skip' Mason Jr. is a one man museum, with a personal history collection that preserves both the well-known and oft forgotten details of a proud culture.
Protecting Georgia's Coast
The Altamaha Riverkeeper could be all that stands between Georgia's endangered coastline and the steady pace of new development.