Posts by Liam Sullivan — Contributor
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Breakfast links: The #MeToo campaign shows women are routinely harassed and assaulted on transit, and there’s more we could do
Effective systems for women to report harassment or assault they experienced on public transit could boost safety. Arlington might forgo some of its parking for bike and ride sharing infrastructure. A popular DC cab service for seniors and people with disabilities has been cut back again, leaving riders stranded. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s economic growth has not extended to its longtime black residents
Today's racial inequities in DC trace to discriminatory practices that once shuttered black residents out of DC's economy. Maryland is trying to woo Amazon with an extraordinary tax break package. Stilt-walkers, streamers, and plenty of politicians: the Wharf has finally opened for business. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC is bolstering affordable housing funding, but it may not get to those who need it most
Those making well under the average median income may not benefit from DC's affordable housing funding boost. DC's gayborhoods are disappearing, for reasons both positive and negative. Capping fees based on occupying metered parking spaces could help local farmers' markets. Keep reading…
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Five ways DC rocks (and two ways it doesn’t) at social entrepreneurship
A DC-based business incubator looks at what draws social entrepreneurs to a given city, then ranks them by how friendly they are to ventures that work for social good. Here's what they discovered about the District. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: We’re all in this together, a study confirms
It's best to lift all boats, a new study on inclusive economic growth confirms. Metro's plan for a smaller, more efficient governing reform board has stalled. The Purple Line will do what other forms of transit cannot. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC falls short in designing for the deaf community
DC doesn't include the deaf community in the design process, but doing so would benefit us all. London is booting Uber for lack of corporate responsibility. The rent is too high – and the economy is suffering for it. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Check out tiny parks today for Park(ing) Day
Check out tiny parks today for Park(ing) Day! Weidefeld explains Metro's multibillion-dollar need. Despite slumps in bike commuting in the US, DC cyclists going strong. Keep reading…
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Breakfast Links: Amazon, based in Washington and Washington?
Amazon wants a new headquarters; could it be in the Washington region? WMATA sorely needs new funding or it's in trouble. Residential development has slowed in Northern Virginia due to a new law that restricts counties' and cities' flexibility. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: It’s a rumble in the court over shady landlord practices
A new lawsuit challenges rent concessions, a common and shady landlord practice. Multiple DC school playgrounds have closed after failing shock absorption tests. We don't really know how Uber and Lyft affect our region's traffic. Keep reading…