Wednesday, August 21 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm
American Planning Association – DC Office
1030 15th Street NW
Suite 750W
Washington, DC  20005

Matthew Bell of the University of Maryland, School of Architecture and David Fields of Nelson\Nygaard discussed urban design, transportation, and the role ANC Commissioners can play in enacting positive change using smart growth principles. We brought together ANC Commissioners from across the city to meet, learn more, and share their stories.

Resources:

Event agenda and handouts (PDF)
Matthew Bell’s presentation (PDF)
David Fields’ presentation (PDF)
David Fields’ transportation planning sources (PDF)
DC Office of Planning’s ANC Guide to Planning and Zoning (PDF)
DC Zoning Update Website
Getting Parking Right, our forum featuring Jeffrey Tumlin, David Fields’ colleague at Nelson\Nygaard, and Sam Zimbabwe of DDOT

Articles from Greater Greater Washington:

Post editorial praises accessory dwellings, transit zones – February 24, 2013
Curb parking and garage parking aren’t the same – July 9, 2013
Endless zoning update delay hurts homeowners – June 17, 2013