Posts by Julie Strupp — Former Managing Editor
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The hidden code behind how roads are named
Do you know what makes a street a street, a boulevard a boulevard, or an avenue an avenue? Turns out, there’s a hidden code behind how different roads are classified. Keep reading…
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Walksheds help planners make routes to transit stops better for people on foot
Planners are using this tool to understand the barriers people face on when walking to a central destination, such as a train station. Analyzing a “walkshed,” the area around a transit stop that’s reachable on foot for the average person, can help planners understand how to make them more accessible. Keep reading…
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Check out this map of Washington streetcar and proposed subway lines in 1944
Jake Berman, an artist living in New York City, recently sent us this beautiful map of existing streetcar routes and proposed subway lines in DC and surrounding areas in 1944. Keep reading…
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Take a look at what Farragut Square looked like over 130 years ago
Here are a few historical images of Farragut Square, located in downtown DC. What differences do you notice between then and now? Keep reading…
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How segregation in DC shifts from day to night
Many people continue to live in much more racially-segregated areas than where they work. Keep reading…
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Goodbye and gratitude from our Managing Editor
Our Managing Editor, Julie Strupp, has some farewell words for our readers. Keep reading…
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Greatest Greatest Hits: Your favorite articles of 2019
As we close out 2019, I want to thank you all sincerely for reading, commenting, sending tips, sharing our pieces, and otherwise supporting the publication. This past year, we sharpened our focus on sustainability and equity, and brought you 1,111 urbanist articles including 247 breakfast links; a ton of explainers; lots of gorgeous maps; and much more. Keep reading…
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A Virginia delegate just proposed a state-wide upzoning bill
Virginia House Delegate Ibraheem Samirah, who represents parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties, has introduced a bill that would legalize duplex homes across the commonwealth in any area currently zoned for single-family housing. Like much of the region, Virginia faces a dire shortage of affordable homes, and Amazon’s arrival in the Crystal City area could make the crunch even worse in the years to come. Keep reading…
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People experiencing homelessness in DC react to benches being removed
Benches near the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in downtown DC were removed in August following complains about “crime.” There were at least seven benches taken from the north side of H Street NW and several more pulled from the south side, plus at least nine removed from the small National Park Service area next to the church. Keep reading…
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Happy Halloween! Stay safe on these scary roads around the region.
While donning a costume and gorging on candy is pretty sweet, Halloween can be a scary time to navigate streets on foot or bicycle. Since more people are commuting in the dark, fatality rates for vulnerable road users tend to go up as days become shorter and when daylight saving time ends (this year, that’s on November 3). Keep reading…