Posts by Stephen Hudson — Contributor
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What WMATA’s new general manager should focus on
Love it or hate it, WMATA’s bus and rail networks form a large part of the area’s transportation lifeline. The stakes are high, but there are steps that WMATA’s incoming General Manager Clarke can take to improve the region’s beleaguered transit agency. Keep reading…
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This map shows how low-density sprawl makes climate change worse
Most Americans surveyed in a recent poll (including a majority of city dwellers) believe that high density is bad for the environment. In reality, however, sprawl is probably much worse for creating carbon dioxide emissions. Keep reading…
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Feeling pandemic burnout on the future of cities? You’re not alone.
With the barrage of bad news about urban living since the pandemic began, many activists are feeling burnt out. But there are reasons to be optimistic. Keep reading…
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Decongestion pricing, explained
New York City is on track to be the first city in the country to implement decongestion pricing. This raises the prospect that other areas, such as the Washington region, might follow in New York’s footsteps. Keep reading…
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How do we define our region? Here are some ways to look at it.
Is Fredericksburg part of Greater Washington? How about Frederick? Defining our region is tricky – and a little whimsical –but here are some ways we can look at it. Keep reading…
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DC’s river tunnel is keeping billions of gallons of sewage out of the Anacostia
After years of work, the Anacostia River Tunnel is starting to see results. Since the end of construction on the massive tunnel project in March, it has already prevented billions of gallons of sewage from flowing into the Anacostia River. Keep reading…
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DC’s height restrictions are contentious. Here’s what we could learn from cities around the world.
Height restrictions aren’t a black-and-white issue; cities around the world have balanced historical preservation and modern development in a variety of different ways. What could DC learn from Paris, Milan, London, and others? Keep reading…
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What makes car-free zones work? Flexibility, careful planning, and natural fit
Dozens of cities have tried to incorporate pedestrian zones into their central business district to revitalize downtown areas, but most failed. What makes car-free zones work? We look at some examples of success. Keep reading…
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What is decongestion pricing, anyway?
New York City is on track to be the first city in the country to implement decongestion pricing. This raises the prospect that other areas, such as the Washington region, might follow in New York’s footsteps. Keep reading…
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This map shows where people can’t get evicted during COVID-19
As the unemployment rate surges in light of the COVID-19 crisis, renters are under an even greater threat of eviction. One silver lining is that the recently passed CARES Act provides a moratorium on evictions for many residents of federally subsidized housing. Keep reading…