Posts by Dan Malouff — Editorial Board
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Metro begins scrapping its oldest railcars
Say goodbye to Metro railcar number 1013. Along with other 1973-vintage 1000-series railcars, it’s headed to the scrapyard. More aren’t far behind. Keep reading…
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DC once had its own Arc de Triomphe
Paris’s Arc de Triomphe is world famous, but did you know DC once had its own version? Keep reading…
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Greater Greater Washington made urbanism a mainstream topic. Donate to keep us going strong.
Once upon a time, having a walkable, urban city was a niche idea in our region, one special interest among many. Today it’s a mainstream discussion topic all over the region’s cafés and living rooms. Greater Greater Washington helped make that happen. Keep reading…
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More than 20% of people bicycle to work in some DC neighborhoods
Over 20% of commuters in Bloomingdale, Mount Pleasant, and Petworth get to work each day primarily using a bicycle. That doesn’t even include people who use bikes to reach Metro. Keep reading…
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There’s a “Washington” neighborhood in Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy’s second largest city, has a neighborhood named “Washington.” Its main street: Via Giorgio Washington. Keep reading…
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How snow exacerbates the weaknesses of suburban road design
A lot of people had awful commutes Wednesday night, thanks to snow. And a lot of people had fine ones. One explanation for the difference: Suburban roads are far more susceptible to catastrophic breakdown than urban street grids. Keep reading…
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America’s most bonkers bikeway is in Clearwater, Florida
What do you do if you have active freight rail tracks running down the middle of a downtown street? Add bike lanes, of course! Keep reading…
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Not building enough housing is morally equivalent to tearing down people’s homes
According to the California housing champion who’s suing communities that don’t allow enough new development, not building needed density is morally equivalent to tearing down people’s houses. Keep reading…
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Watch the world’s urban population explode on one map
The number of urban areas in the world with a population over one million has exploded since 1950. This map shows just how extreme that explosion has been. Keep reading…
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Benning Road’s building boom begins
While H Street NE has boomed in recent years, nearby Benning Road has lagged. That’s about to change, with at least two big Benning Road redevelopments coming down the pipeline. Keep reading…