Posts about Maryland
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Skybridges and voids return in Silver Spring library designs
Back in February, when this blog had recently launched, the issue that generated the most comments was… skybridges. This 1960s design fad, which segregated pedestrians into elevated crossings from building to building, made streets less safe and damaged the pedestrian character in cities like Des Moines and Denver. Keep reading…
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cArmy Base: Fort Meade
Military bases dot the landscape all around the Capital region. This is a unique presence, as many cities in America are largely defined by the one or two military bases near their boundaries, like Fayetteville, North Carolina; Pensacola, Florida; Kileen, Texas; Norfolk and even San Diego. Washington, DC, however, is home to the entire Federal Government, so a few military bases… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: good pieces you might have missed before the election
14th in chains: Ryan Avent weighs in on local businesses and chains: “The biggest impediment to entrepreneurship in the District … is probably the city’s nasty habit of requiring 14 difficult-to-get permits to do anything business oriented,” he wrote. Keep reading…
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Are you ready for some Metro?
Please welcome Dave Murphy, GGW’s newest contributor, who also writes the Imagine, DC blog. Dave lives in Laurel and will be bringing us insight on urbanism from the regions northeast of DC (and anywhere else he has something to say). Keep reading…
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Register NOW to testify for the Purple Line
Can you go to New Carrollton on Saturday, November 15th at 10:30 am to testify for the light rail Purple Line? Keep reading…
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Dinner links: Scary transit developments
Maglev? Maryland is trying to get a chunk of a federal grant to study maglev trains, for a potential Baltimore-DC express route. Ryan Avent points out how great that would be for Baltimore. His commenters wonder if it’s the best potential use of $3.2 billion. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Scratching poison ivy in Maryland
ICC’s eviler cousin: Have you ever heard of the CCC? That’s another freeway Maryland is busy building in Charles County to destroy the natural beauty of its southern region. Imagine, DC writes, “building highways to alleviate traffic is like scratching poison Ivy to get rid of the irritation.” Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Raze baby raze?
Third Church first to go? Today is the Mayor’s Agent hearing on whether to allow Third Church of Christ, Scientist to tear down and redevelop their landmarked building at 16th and I. I’ll be there to watch and report. Observers think the church is probably going down; allowing a raze would also forestall civil rights litigation and legislation that might have far-reaching… Keep reading…
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The Purple Line is cost effective and a great idea, too
Not only would the Purple Line benefit many Maryland commuters, it’s also cost effective, says the recently-released Environmental Impact Statement. It’s so cost-effective, the Columbia Country club claims that it’s now in talks with the state about a land swap deal. I’m a little confused about the timing on that one.. According to the Gazette, the Purple Line meets the FTA’s… Keep reading…
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Big mistakes create parking conundrums
Rockville built a parking garage in their Town Square development. The plan was to finance the garage by charging for parking. But first, the Council delayed charging for parking because construction was inconveniencing motorists, among other reasons. Then, they limited paid hours to 7 am to 7 pm, even though the original plan was to charge until 10 pm. Keep reading…