Posts from August 2017
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Events: Where are the urban nerds heading this week?
Well, actually, most people seem to be on vacation this week. So, we wanted to remind folks that Greater Greater Washington is a place for sharing events, public planning process, or other ways readers can share thoughts about how to make our urban areas work better. Check out upcoming opportunities to get involved, or, share an event you've got on your calendar. Keep reading…
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This new suburban place has some lessons for old suburban places
30 miles north of DC, Montgomery County is trying to build a new kind of suburb in Clarksburg, one that looks more like a small town and where residents don't have to drive everywhere. It hasn't totally worked. But Clarksburg might actually have something to teach closer-in communities about how to grow sustainably. Keep reading…
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Housing or industry? In this DC neighborhood, it’s a tough choice.
A planned new development in Eckington faces opposition on an unlikely front: its request to change the current industrial zoning to build a mixed-use residential building. Amending the zoning would keep with nearby developments, but begs the question of where Washington DC should preserve its limited industrial land, and how much it should save. Keep reading…
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Eclipse open thread
On Monday afternoon, the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun and create a solar eclipse, the first seen across the entire United States since 1979. Are you going to watch the eclipse? Are you leaving town to do it? Let us know in the comments. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC will soon enforce rent control on vacant units
DC could finally start enforcing a 10-year-old rent control law that would help protect vacant units. After eight years, inclusionary zoning is finally making its mark on the District. A condo complex in Prince George's needs to fix fire code violations or else. Keep reading…
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National Links: Go east, young man
If you're heading out of DC at rush hour, your best bet may be to drive east. Cities seeking to grow their nightlife are bringing in Night Mayors. And this weird quirk in the tax code explains why Vancouver builds way more condos than rental apartments. Check out what's happening around the nation and the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas. Keep reading…
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Art to make you smile in the Flickr pool
Had a rough week? We've picked out five pieces of art from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool to brighten your Friday. Happy weekend from all of us at GGWash! Keep reading…
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for happy hour this week!
Thanks to everyone who came to our last happy hour on Tuesday! As many of you know, it was a special happy hour for me, as we also celebrated the eleventh anniversary of my blog about Silver Spring and eastern Montgomery County, Just Up The Pike. Keep reading…
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After being closed temporarily, 7th Street by Eastern Market could stay that way
For two years, a weekend flea market outside Eastern Market has temporarily been able to set up stalls on 7th Street SE, which is closed for a construction project. But now that the work is finished, there's a debate over whether the street should stay closed on weekends, or be open to cars all the time. Keep reading…