Posts by Dan Malouff — Editorial Board
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5 amazing cities from the Star Wars universe
Part of the appeal of the cultural juggernaut that is Star Wars has always been its fantastic settings, including its cities. As The Force Awakens arrives in theaters this week, here are the five most fascinating cities from the six previous live-action Star Wars movies. 5. Theed Keep reading…
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See Metro Center when it was still under construction
In the mid 1970s, Metro’s first stations were under construction and on track for their 1976 opening day. This historic photo shows Metro Center station while it was under construction, circa 1975. Keep reading…
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DC recommends a rush-hour bus lane for 16th Street
It won’t appear immediately, but DC took a big step toward speeding up buses on 16th Street by recommending a rush-hour bus lane and a package of other ways to make bus service better. Keep reading…
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In Independence Day 2, aliens once again destroy DC
The movie trailer for Independence Day: Resurgence shows that when aliens invade Earth, DC is still their top target. Keep reading…
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64 years ago, the world’s first driverless parking garage opened in DC
On December 5, 1951, the world’s first “park-o-mat” driverless parking garage opened on K Street NW, between 14th and 15th Streets. The building doesn’t exist anymore, but this newsreel is a neat look into one of history’s previous attempts at driverless transportation. Keep reading…
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H Street’s sprawling Hechinger Mall is a sleeping giant, waiting to boom
The redevelopment boom on H Street NE hasn’t yet transformed Hechinger Mall, the big suburban-style strip mall where H Street meets Bladensburg Road and Benning Road. But someday, when it inevitably does, there’s enough land for an entire neighborhood. By superimposing a map of the Hechinger Mall area on top of other parts of DC, one can see just how great a change… Keep reading…
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Twenty-five gorgeous but non-famous US train stations
America has abundant famous train stations, from New York’s iconic Grand Central, to Denver’s fabulously remodeled Union Station. DC is blessed with a particularly lovely one. But if you only know the famous stations, you’re missing out. Here are 25 gorgeous train stations from around the US that you may not have seen before. 1. Worcester Union Station Worcester… Keep reading…
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Budapest runs extra-long streetcars, equal to 3 articulated buses end-to-end
Budapest’s gigantic streetcar network is getting some equally gigantic new trams. At about 184 feet long, they’re 4.6 times longer than a standard 40’ bus, and three times the length of a 60’ articulated bus. Keep reading…
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New buses will run faster on 16th Street, 14th Street, and Georgia Avenue, thanks to good design
The 21 new articulated buses coming to 16th Street, 14th Street, and Georgia Avenue aren’t just prettier than the old buses. They’ll be a little faster, thanks to a more efficient interior layout. Keep reading…
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DC Circulator may add a line to NoMa, but its circuitous routes aren’t ideal
You might someday ride a Circulator bus from NoMa to Starburst. Or maybe from NoMa to U Street, Columbia Heights, or Logan Circle. DDOT is doing a study to decide. Keep reading…