Posts by Stephen Hudson — Contributor
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University of Maryland students redesigned DC’s Banneker Overlook and Southwest Waterfront
Graduate students at the University of Maryland's School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation have reimagined DC's Southwest Waterfront and created a fly-by-wire video showcasing their design. 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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Ending this federal giveaway for rich homeowners could lower housing costs
The Republican-led Congress may be geared to take up tax reform after the summer recess, and it may affect policies related to housing for millions of Americans. Notably, the Trump administration has indicated that it supports eliminating the Mortgage Interest Deduction, which allows homeowners to pay lower taxes. Keep reading…
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DC’s considering public campaign financing. Here’s what it means for local politics.
The District of Columbia Council is likely to pass a new bill that will create a public campaign financing program and decrease the influence of major donors. If passed, DC would join the growing number of local and state jurisdictions looking to rein in the influence of money in politics. Keep reading…
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Building of the Week: Dulles International Airport
Although Dulles Airport may seem somewhat mundane to Greater Washington residents, its main terminal is an iconic example of mid-century architecture in civil design. It was the first airport in the United States designed for commercial jet use, revolutionizing air travel. Keep reading…
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A group of Maryland legislators wants to reform Metro. Here’s their plan.
Last week, a group of Maryland state legislators introduced a plan for overhauling Metro. Among the changes in the proposal: WMATA’s Board of Directors would be limited to one appointee from each jurisdiction, the Inspector General’s office would have more power, the Rider's Advisory Council would have a greater voice, and a dedicated funding source for Metro would be mandatory. Keep reading…
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This musician wrote a song for every Metro station
Jason Mendelson is a local musician with a very unique inspiration for his art: Washington's Metrorail and its many stations. He writes songs about pirates near the Waterfront station, whether the train stops at “National” or “Reagan,” and neighborhood change in Tenleytown. Keep reading…
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Columbia Heights’ Barnes Dance intersection is here!
At Barnes Dance intersection, where people can walk through in any direction when traffic is stopped, is coming to 14th and U streets in Columbia Heights. DDOT started putting the paint down on Monday, and it officially opens on Thursday. Keep reading…
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Compare life expectancies in places across the country with this interactive map
Life expectancies in Washington, DC, and several other major cities along the eastern seaboard are lower than those in the surrounding counties. You can see this in new interactive maps showing mortality rates and life expectancies in every county across the US. Keep reading…
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In Washington, we’re adding jobs faster than we’re adding housing
263,700 new jobs came to the Washington region between 2011-2016. But as we’ve added those jobs, we haven’t built enough homes to actually house all of the new workers that come with them. Keep reading…