Posts from August 2018
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The South Capitol Street Trail would transform DC’s bicycle network, but when will it happen?
DC is working to build out its bicycle infrastructure, including building protected bicycle lanes in Northwest and Northeast and adding them in the C St NE Rehabilitation Project. However, portions of the city east of the Anacostia River are increasingly getting left behind. The planned South Capitol Street Trail would help fill that gap. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Some area landlords turn away people with housing vouchers
About 15% of landlords polled in the region say they turn away potential tenants with housing vouchers. Here's a proposed bike loop for DC tourists mostly consisting of protected bikeways. This summer's heavy rains are leaving local parks scrambling to catch up on maintenance. Keep reading…
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Forcing suburban developers to build the wrong road projects brings sprawl
When there’s a new subdivision planned, the new homes and other buildings come with a corresponding amount of additional vehicle trips. If the road network can’t handle the expected traffic, the developer is required to build whatever transportation projects are necessary to accommodate them. Keep reading…
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Map: Where to find rowhouses in the US and Canada
Here in Washington, DC, rowhouses are the city's most common housing type. But throughout most of the rest of the United States, they're comparatively rare. This map shows where you'll find them, and where you won't. Keep reading…
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At this abandoned school, can YIMBYs support fewer homes and more parkland?
The historic, long-abandoned Crummell School and the surrounding area in the Ivy City neighborhood in Northeast DC are planned for redevelopment. Out of the three proposals put forward, the city recently chose the proposal that builds the most new homes, including a significant number of affordable homes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A third pedestrian in 10 days was killed crossing a street in MoCo
Yet another person was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street in Montgomery County. DC is using ornate crosswalk design to calm traffic and protect pedestrians. Students headed back to school this week, including a large number who are experiencing homelessness. Keep reading…
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Here’s a handy guide to different types of bikeways
As urban cycling becomes more common, new terms are entering the lexicon that people may not be completely familiar with. Here is a guide to the most common types of urban bikeways. Keep reading…
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Events: Raise the (green) roof
As summer winds down, why not chill outdoors with a sweet view of the rooftop plants that keep us chill inside? This Friday (August 24), you can tour University of DC's green roof, hear more about sustainable agriculture and learn about green roof design. Keep reading…
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The fascinating story of DC’s aqueducts and reservoirs
Have you ever wondered where the District's drinking water comes from, or puzzled over why the McMillan reservoir is located in the center of the city, far from the water sources that supply it? GGWash contributor Elliot Carter's DC Underground Atlas showcases the history and engineering of this hidden underground world. Here's a taste of what he found. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Water evaluates mishaps during a recent boil advisory
DC Water issues a report full of lessons learned after mishaps during a boil advisory. Metro tries to avoid controversy with the ads it allows. Jack Evans says Poplar Point would make the best place for the FBI's new headquarters. Some North Bethesda residents want to stop a new development, citing increased congestion and loss of forests. Keep reading…