Posts tagged Ncpc
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Don’t hear enough of me on the blog? And other events
On the off chance you haven’t had enough of my opinions from reading Greater Greater Washington, tune into WAMU now listen to today’s Politics Hour, or a Smithsonian seminar tomorrow morning. There are also many great events coming up around security at federal buildings, Maryland transportation, bicycling, DC historic preservation and more. The Politics Hour… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Making the roads safer
College Park camera upheld; Biking getting safer; Not so deluxe; Car insurance limits too low?; Whither the streetcar?; Name that memorial; First woman driver, 111 years ago; Maryland may raise gas tax; And…. Keep reading…
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Southwest Ecodistrict looks to fix ‘60s planning failure
The area along 10th Street in Southwest is now little more than a desolate heat island of bland federal buildings where few dare to tread after 5 pm. The Southwest Ecodistrict project seeks to change this by radically remaking this neighborhood into a vibrant place and a national showcase for sustainable development. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and DC Office… Keep reading…
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Designs try to make E Street and the Ellipse inviting places
The five designs for the parks south of the White House are now available. All replace the ugly existing security with something more attractive, but they differ greatly on how well they will create inviting public spaces and accommodate passing through on foot or bike. The National Capital Planning Commission selected five landscape architecture firms, from California,… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The bike life
Obituary for “the bike lady”; To catch a bike thief; Drivers take bike frustration to police; Council looks at ethics; Metro morsels; St. E’s will still move ahead, needs food; No more Arts for 5th and Eye; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Out of control
Navigatorgate is also Tahoegate; Car passengers beat cyclist they just hit; Metro to keep trains in manual; No big development in Chevy Chase; Why the redistricting angst?; Federal Center SW goes green; We’re worse than Beijing?; Bike bits. Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Streams of consciousness
Want to build One City, learn about ecological sustainability, visualize the city with technology, discuss balancing preservation with innovation, or support bicycle advocacy in the region? These good causes and interesting events are coming up: DC Neighborhood College’s “One City Community Leadership Forum” is taking place both Friday night and… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Bad ideas for more traffic
Creeping toward an Outer Beltway; Bolling plan panned; PG WMATA seat still lavish; CSX paying for Virginia Avenue tunnel; Blow to Medical Examiner’s office; Arlington likes it quiet; Will London get iconic bike map?; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend video: Agents of change
If you missed NCPC’s “Agents of Change” event a few weeks ago, you can still hear the engaging discussion. You can see the first part of the panel discussion below. Keep reading…
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Two development review boards take steps toward openness
The DC Office of Zoning (DCOZ) and National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) have both made improvements to their websites to help residents get information about the cases they are considering and their deliberations about those cases. NCPC launched live streaming video of its meetings, one of which took place today and, at least at the moment, is still going on. The video… Keep reading…