Posts from August 2017
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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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Breakfast links: A pedestrian-only street may be on the way for Rosslyn
Arlington County's long-term plan includes a pedestrian only street in Rosslyn. Dupont Circle has a surprising pocket of affordability. Most students do not take Capital Bikeshare because of the age minimum and the dearth of available bikes. Keep reading…
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Gawk at DC’s beautiful new design for the South Capitol Street bridge
DC's design for the new Frederick Douglass Bridge is a soaring marvel of modern aesthetics. Keep reading…
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Neighbors get a road blocked in Bethesda, but it hurts everyone else
Near downtown Bethesda is a residential street, Leland Street. Some people drove on that street to get to and from the business district. Neighbors complained, so the county added a barricade. Our contributors think doing this kind of thing for one street sets a really bad precedent. Keep reading…
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Keep MetroExtra bus lines straight with this handy map
MetroExtra is Metro's brand for faster-than-usual buses. This map shows them all. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The ACLU sues Metro over its ad policy
The ACLU hits Metro with a lawsuit over its ban on certain types of advertisements. Marriott's new Bethesda headquarters will emphasize walkability. Verizon Center is officially now Capital One Arena. Keep reading…
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Here’s how DC wants to help small businesses open
As DC continues to draw new residents, but the growth of the federal workforce slows, other sectors, like small business, have a huge opportunity to play an important role in the District economy. Keep reading…
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This school year, let’s teach kids to think critically about their city
With the new school year soon to start, it’s a good time to consider how we are or aren’t, teaching our students to think critically about their city. I teach high schoolers in Northern Virginia, and listening to them, I see how they’re primed to think about driving as “normal” and all other transportation choices as undesirable. Keep reading…
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Here’s where Fairfax County is building 19 miles of new bike lanes
Fairfax County will be laying down over 19 miles of new bike lanes over the next few months, and they're going to go all over the county, from Reston to Mount Vernon. This list will show you where they'll go. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A win-win for Metro and affordable housing in Alexandria?
Alexandria activists want to place affordable housing atop Metro stations. The private street sale that made big news in San Francisco happened in Georgetown too. Where are DC's “heat islands” during the summer? Keep reading…