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Quincy street in Ballston now has a protected bikeway. Check it out in this video.
Arlington has installed a new protected bikeway on Quincy Street, in Ballston, between 9th Street N and Glebe Road. Check out this video from Bike Arlington. Keep reading…
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Four lessons from riding a scooter on a longer trip
Scooters are great for short trips, but what about trips of a few miles? I tried, and learned these lessons. Keep reading…
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Arlington’s Christian Dorsey says “protecting” neighborhoods often means protecting segregation and unaffordability
Christian Dorsey, the vice-chair of the Arlington County Board, gave an amazing speech at the Alliance for Housing Solutions’ annual Leckey Forum in June. He talked about historical racism in our housing policy, about environmental justice in locating infrastructure and polluting industry. And he tied it to today’s debates over housing and density in a powerful way. Keep reading…
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How should Arlington preserve and create affordable homes?
The high cost of housing in Arlington is a double-edged sword. Not only is there a severe shortage of market-rate homes that are affordable to low-income households, but the amount that the county must pay to preserve an existing affordable home continues to grow. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Feeling patriotic with the Logan Circle Barbies
Washingtonians showed their patriotism (and enjoyed the summer) in so many ways this week. Here are a few of our favorites, as submitted to the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Summer solstice in the Flickr pool
Here are a few of our favorite new images submitted to the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best (and sometimes the worst) of urbanism in the greater Washington region. Keep reading…
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This is what Arlington residents think about their county
Arlington residents of all ages are concerned about housing costs. Many like new urban amenities and denser development but are worried about displacing lower-income neighbors. Others point to the county's affluence and pockets of racially homogenous communities and wonder what that says about their progressive values. Keep reading…
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Justin Wilson beats Allison Silberberg in Alexandria, other Virginia results, and election news from around the region
Justin Wilson defeats Allison Silberberg for Alexandria mayor, while Matt de Ferranti and Jennifer Wexton prevail in their primaries in Arlington and VA-10, respectively. Plus, Valerie Ervin drops out of the governor's race, more Mendelson vs. Lazere, and more election news. Keep reading…
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Why I left small-city Wisconsin: the under-studied reason why Millennial couples are clustering in supercities
Low cost of living is a draw in small cities, but a partner's job can change the calculation. Even the promise of a backyard and time to grill won’t be enough to get many people back to midwestern towns. Keep reading…
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Vote for these candidates in Virginia Tuesday, June 12!
Virginia's primary is this Tuesday, June 12! The Greater Greater Washington Elections Committee has evaluated candidates in Northern Virginia races and endorsed these people in the Democratic primary who will best advance urbanist priorities. Keep reading…
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One photo that shows why buildings in Rosslyn aren’t even taller
For decades, Rosslyn has had the tallest buildings in the Washington region. But they're still not that tall — they max out at around 400 feet, which is well below the height of the tallest buildings in most major US cities. So why doesn't Rosslyn have bigger buildings? Keep reading…
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Parklets provide creative public spaces in Rosslyn and beyond
Attractive public gathering spaces, offering greenery and seating in urban areas where space is often limited, are key to successful urban areas. With this in mind, the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Arlington County, is launching a new parklet this week. Keep reading…
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The CC2DCA bridge project is more than a connection to the airport
Resident of Crystal City or not, you may have heard about the ambitious CC2DCA pedestrian bridge project which could link the area’s main commercial axis, Crystal Drive, to Ronald Reagan National Airport and Mount Vernon trail. Keep reading…
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Here are the top five issues you said GGWash should advocate on
The GGWash community cares about walkable, equitable urban places — that’s what we write and read about every day. We also take action when the right opportunity arises and do our best to take our cues from you, faithful readers, on what issues are worth organizing about. Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Arlington County Board in the Democratic primary: Matt de Ferranti
In Virginia's June 12 primary, Arlington Democrats will select a nominee to challenge independent incumbent John Vihstadt this November for a seat on the Arlington County Board. Greater Greater Washington volunteers interviewed the two candidates for the nomination, and we endorse Matt de Ferranti. Keep reading…
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Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington is at urbanist odds with its neighbors
Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) in Arlington wants to expand its facilities, including a new outpatient center and a 2,000-car parking garage free for employees. While neighbors and local advocates generally support the hospital and its expansion, both groups have major concerns about the proposal. Keep reading…
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Arlington’s old Red Cross HQ conversion sparks affordable housing debates
Today if you drive through Arlington on Route 50, you’ll pass a vacant building that once hosted the local Red Cross headquarters. In a few years, it will become a new multi-income development that will house more than a hundred residents in a transit-rich area of the county. Keep reading…
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Two Arlington County Board hopefuls take different paths to similar conclusions
One seat on the Arlington County Board is up for re-election this year. Two Democrats, Matt de Ferranti and Chanda Choun, are vying in the June 12 primary to defeat independent incumbent John Vihstadt. We plan to speak further with both of them to determine our endorsement. Keep reading…
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This vacant site could become 180 affordable homes, but it needs your help
A plan to convert vacant offices into affordable housing in Arlington's Buckingham neighborhood is up for debate this weekend. Opposition is fierce, and now is your chance to speak up in favor. Sign this petition to let the Arlington County Board know you support this badly-needed affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Neighbors are fighting to stop this vacant building in Arlington from becoming affordable housing
This former Red Cross office building and its parking lot have sat vacant for more than a year. A nonprofit developer has a plan to bring nearly 180 homes to this area, almost all of them affordable to those making 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less. However, first they’ll have to overcome opposition from the surrounding neighbors. Keep reading…
