Posts from February 2019
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People experiencing homelessness are more frequently victims of hate crimes
Individuals experiencing homelessness are far more likely than the general population to be victims of violent crime, the National Coalition for the Homeless concluded in December. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro head Paul Wiedefeld talks about his tough job
Metro GM Paul Wiedefeld talks about his job in a new Washingtonian interview. You should also hear what DC's Office of Planning head, Andrew Trueblood, has to say. Arlington is trying to address its affordable housing shortage ahead of Amazon's arrival. Keep reading…
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How should DC weigh a protected bikeway versus parking in Dupont?
In 2005, the District Department of Transportation published MoveDC, an ambitious plan which included a future protected bikeway network including on 21st Street between western Dupont Circle and the National Mall. Now, 14 years later, DDOT is working to design and ultimately build this portion. Keep reading…
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Events: Hear ye, hear ye, speak up at DC’s budget and performance oversight hearings!
Speak at the DC performance oversight and budget hearings, discuss how to address the region's homelessness and affordable housing needs, weigh in on Montgomery County's budget as well as Dupont Circle bike lanes, and more in this week's urbanist events. Keep reading…
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In Fairfax’s Hunter Mill, three candidates vie to be more anti-development than Cathy Hudgins
Elections are happening all over Fairfax County this year, and at least four seats are open on the county's Board of Supervisors. In the Hunter Mill District, home to both Reston and Vienna, current member Cathy Hudgins is retiring. The three declared candidates, thus far, all have platforms which argue the county has been too favorable to development in Reston. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: It’s a great day to bus to work
Monday marks Bus to Work Day, Transit Equity Day, and Civil Right icon Rosa Parks' birthday. Now you can take a virtual tour of some Metro stations, but not everyone is happy. The affordable housing shortage isn't going to get better anytime soon. Keep reading…
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A local comedian used Metro puns to recount a love story
Local resident Jarad Schofer used Metro station puns to tell the story of how met his now-wife, their engagement, and their marriage. He weaves in a joke about every single Metro station name, for example: “I didn't buy a diamond though, it was just White Flint.” Keep reading…
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National links: This new city planning tool raises concerns about surveillance
Planners can now look at entire citys' patterns of movement—but there are serious concerns about privacy. How should we redisign curb space in the era of ride-hailing? The state of California has sued a city for not allowing enough homebuilding. Keep reading…
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If you put the DC Beltway around other cities, how far out would it go?
The Beltway is one of the Washington's region's most well-known geographic features. Its ring around DC forms an unofficial boundary between the region's core and rim. Would that hold true if it were around another city? How does the Beltway compare to other ring roads? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s population growth is slowing down—that’s actually ok
DC's once-rapid population growth is slowing down, but that's ok. Metro doesn't do a good job of assessing priorities and risks before starting projects. Keeping the lights on in extreme cold is no easy feat. Keep reading…