Posts by Nicola Trigger — Guest Contributor
-
Because Downtown: DC works to curb rampant attempts at urban innovation
The Because Downtown initiative would scale back on transportation and public space infrastructure and policies that key constituencies are against, such as bike lanes, bus stops, streateries, road pricing, or any disincentives to driving. Critics query whether “just making parking garage owners happy + coffee” is a sustainable model for economic development. Keep reading…
-
Region’s DMVs to launch kids’ art contest for temporary license plates
Fake tags are a real problem, but the DMVs of the DMV think it’s time to fight fire with fire–or at least fake tags with even faker-looking tags. It’s a chance for the region’s kids to get as creative as adults do with these increasingly dubious means of legal identification. Keep reading…
-
DC celebrates third fast-casual salad sold in 2023
A leafy tipping point? Keep reading…
-
Statehood swap? Conflict emerges among statehood advocates over proposed pilot
Washington, DC could finally get a taste of statehood next month, as activists promote a pilot program that would allow residents to exchange DC-specific perqs with other states for short-term congressional representation. Keep reading…