It Is(n't) Easy Being Green!
The first thing I do when setting up my workstation is to put a small potted plant on my desk. I have many conversations with that plant...
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Alan O'Connell
- Oct 28
- 4 min
Go Hug a (Street) Tree
Street Tree: a tree located within the public right-of-way, typically planted between the sidewalk and the street. I always loved the...
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Jennifer Howland, AICP
- Oct 14
- 5 min
What is Going On?! Staying Connected to Local Planning
Finding the Planning Profession Being a self-proclaimed American Planning Association (APA) Geek, I know that October is National...
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Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
- Sep 9
- 7 min
What Should a Federal Planner Know about Explosives Safety?
Nearly every DoD installation stores, processes, and uses explosives and ammunitions (it’s kind of what we do 😊). Many forms of federal...
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Bailey Moro
- Aug 12
- 4 min
Car Dependency on Military Installations
Car dependency is a major issue on military installations. In this article, learn why and how to plan for other forms of transit on-base.
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Abbey Ness, AICP
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Military Mental Health + Urban Design
Warning: This post contains discussions of suicide. Please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 if you or a...
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George Foster, AICP Candidate
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Placemaking at US Military Installations: Human-Scale Walkability
George Foster leads a walking tour on urban design at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling in June 2021. My father’s childhood spent on military...
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Tyler Ross, PhD, PE
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
An Introduction to Explosives Safety Standoff Distances
In the course of updating an Area Development Plan (ADP), participating in a design charrette, or completing other federal planning...
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