Posts by Seema Thomas — Guest Contributor

Seema Thomas is an adjunct professor of urban sustainability at the University of the District of Columbia. She was born in the District, raised in four counties surrounding it, and now lives in the District. You can reach her via Instagram or Twitter at @SeemaPThomas.

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  Where do DC’s electronics go when they die?

  SustainabilityBy Seema Thomas (Guest Contributor) November 11, 2020 4

  The District has considerable work to do to keep up with demand for recycling of electronic waste.  Keep reading…

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  A rich history and rising development could make the neighborhoods east of Fort Totten Metro a destination

  HistoryHistoryBy Seema Thomas (Guest Contributor) October 16, 2020 28

  For most District residents, the Fort Totten area is just where you transfer metro lines or drop off your solid waste at the solid waste disposal transfer station (or, as residents call it, Big Stinky). But the often-overlooked communities near this metro station offer a rich history dating back to the Civil War, a unique urban-suburban feel, and increasing development.   Keep reading…

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  How might DC rethink urban living after COVID-19?

  PlanningBy Seema Thomas (Guest Contributor) August 7, 2020 5

  With the coronavirus, the District is facing an unprecedented health crisis that is further compounded by contentious national discourse about how cities can gingerly reopen. Once COVID-19 subsides, DC and other cities will also need to rethink how they envision urban areas so that residents, workers, and visitors can thrive in them.  Keep reading…