Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 22, 2025

Note that I like Harriet Tregoning a lot, and I love to talk about planning with her, but at the same time I try to be objective and analytical. Planning as boundary spanning and serving multiple masters. The result is policy and planning principles that will inform development, creating design that fits the character of the community.

Urban Planning 52

Urban Planning Elected Officials Housing Development 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

From the article: The District is playing hardball in a dispute with the owner of Nationals Park, effectively threatening to shut down the stadium if Events DC fails to develop the commercial and retail space it promised before the ballpark’s 2008 opening. The Washington Post reports (" D.C.

Urban Planning 52

Urban Planning Development Legislation Government 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 29, 2022

These seem like pretty good criteria for use by local planning systems when it comes to the health of the rivers, creeks, canals, waterfronts, lakes, and oceansides in their communities. Local planning initiatives.

Legislation 52

Legislation Communications Development Engagement 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The upheaval in the planning agency’s governance has shocked even longtime political observers in a county accustomed to intense development spats. The Council has lost confidence in the Montgomery County Planning Board and accepted these resignations to reset operations,” said Montgomery council president Gabe Albornoz (D-At Large).

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Voting Coordinator Advocacy 52