Posts from June 2017
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National stories: Viva Las Vegas
In terms of demographics, Las Vegas today looks a lot like what the whole US is on course to become. Planners in Los Angeles are no longer using Level of Service to measure the success of a transportation project, and Politico just published a list of the 11 most influential mayors in the country. Keep reading…
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Folklife in the Flickr pool
Enjoy a few of our favorite new images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best and worst of urbanism and the Washington, DC region. Keep reading…
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Mount Rainier as we know it couldn’t be built under today’s zoning laws.
Mount Rainier is a historic streetcar suburb that is beloved by its residents. Its tree-lined streets, Sears Craftsman bungalows, garden apartments, and funky commercial corridor have unique and undeniable charm. And under Prince George’s County’s current zoning laws, almost none of it could be built today. Keep reading…
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Cleveland Park residents are ok with more density if it means more retail
Two restaurants in Cleveland Park shut their doors this weekend because of slow business. With strong support from residents, two ANC commissioners submitted a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would help bring more commercial space to the area. They withheld a proposal that would make it easier to build more housing because it didn’t get quite as much support. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Restaurants, cafes, and bars - oh my!
DC's nightlife has grown significantly since 2008. While DC's made strides to fight homelessness, there is still work to be done. Five years after a massive derecho hit the DC region, what have power companies learned? Keep reading…
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Gentrification. What does that word even mean?!
DC is a much different place than it was twenty, ten, and even just five years ago. In fact, many might call it a national posterchild for “gentrification.” But what does that word actually mean? Is it that wealthy people live where poor people use to? That retailers are different, or that vacant lots are now home to apartment buildings? Something else? We discussed in this week's contributor chat. Keep reading…
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Here are the answers to whichWMATA week 110. How’d you do?
On Tuesday, we featured the 110th challenge to see how well you knew the Metro system. Here are the answers. How'd you do? Keep reading…
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Let’s protect PUDs, an important tool for ensuring communities benefit from development
Planned Unit Developments aren't a perfect process, but the benefits they do bring are now under threat for future buildings. If we’re not careful, communities will lose this tool due to some recent legal challenges. Part of the problem lies in contradictory readings of the Comprehensive Plan, and we have proposed ways to fix this in our Comp Plan amendment package. Keep reading…
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For four weekends in July and August, Metro is closing Medical Center and Bethesda stations
Metro plans to close the Medical Center and Bethesda stations for four weekends starting July 15th for a tunnel waterproofing project. Trains will also single-track between Medical Center and Friendship Heights at nighttime for a month beginning 9pm every weekday between July 10 and August 11. If this project is successful, it could mean more closures but also, eventually, fewer leaks and a more reliable Red Line. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s statues could get some new neighbors
DC Council Member wants to erect new statues in each ward to honor notable women and people of color from Washington. Fairfax County needs input on housing issues and AirBnB regulation. Metro wants to thank customers for their patience during SafeTrack. Keep reading…