Posts by Geoff Hatchard — Editorial Board Alum
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GGW discusses: The focus on Anacostia
Why do so many stories about displacement, gentrification, and other housing shifts concentrate on this neighborhood instead of the many others east of the river? Our contributors continue their discussion about the recent NPR story and displacement versus gentrification with some thoughts on how Anacostia is unusual among neighborhoods on its side of the river. Veronica… Keep reading…
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Terrible Aldi design shows need for new parking zoning
Carver-Langston is a dense, urban neighborhood, and is about to benefit greatly from the H Street-Benning Road streetcar, which will run across the entire southern edge of the neighborhood. Unfortunately, commercial developers still seem to think they are located in a far-flung suburb, miles from the city. Along with the increase in transit options for the over 5,500 residents… Keep reading…
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TD Bank a step back for urbanism at RI Ave
A suburban-style building is about to go up in the shadow of smart-growth development at the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station. While construction has begun on Rhode Island Station, an mixed-use infill development that is replacing the former parking lot at the Metro station, a smaller, adjacent development has not received much attention. In the parking lot of Rhode Island… Keep reading…
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Let bicycles park inside New York Avenue Metro
WMATA should consider adding bicycle parking inside the New York Avenue/Florida Avenue/Gallaudet University Metro station to address the problems with theft and vandalism that plague many bike-Metro commuters, including myself just a few days ago. Two weeks ago Michael Perkins wrote about the need for more bicycle parking at the East Falls Church Metro station. The popularity… Keep reading…
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Testify on car and bike parking rules Monday
On Monday, November 15th, we need your help to testify before the DC Zoning Commission. They are holding the public hearing to decide on parking requirements for cars and bikes in DC’s new zoning code. Detailed information on how to sign up to testify in person or submit written testimony can be found at the end of this article. In the summer of 2008, we advocated for removing… Keep reading…
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Real-time Capital Bikeshare map
An amazing map site shows real-time usage at Capital Bikeshare stations, along with how empty and full stations have been over the last 48 hours. You can also see 15 other cities, which gives a fascinating look at how the density of bike sharing varies between cities. Keep reading…
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Beauty and the Beast, in buildings
Sometimes we debate whether buildings are beautiful or ugly. I’m certain I’ve found an example where no one will disagree that a gorgeous building has been replaced by something hideous. Jaime passed along this Denver Post series of color photos from 1939 to 1943 compiled from the Library of Congress’ collection. Photo number 57 in the series shows… Keep reading…
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The non-circles of Washington: Part 2
Yesterday, I discussed the former circles of Washington. Today, let’s take a look at the circles that never were. There have been many proposals, some more serious than others, for unbuilt circles in DC. As the District changed from open countryside to city, plans were made to add circles in a variety of locations. Let’s take a look at a few of these almost-circles. Hamilton… Keep reading…
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The non-circles of Washington: Part 1
Washington, DC is well known for its traffic circles, but there have been many more circles proposed, partially constructed, and removed over the course of the city’s history than exist today. Let’s explore them. (Please note that this is not meant to be a thorough analysis of the history of each circle. I owe a big thank you to Eric Fidler for help researching this… Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Happy hours, festivals, and a bike race/scavenger hunt
Streetcar Happy Hour: The Sierra Club and streetcar supporters are holding a happy hour on Wednesday, August 18th, beginning at 6:00 pm on the second floor of SOVA, which is located at 1359 H Street NE. Keep reading…