Posts tagged C&o Canal
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Photo Friday: Play in the park
Enjoy this week’s images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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An unusual river of slime runs beneath Constitution Avenue
How is Washington, DC like this scene from Ghostbusters 2? Like the fictionalized residents of New York City in 1989, most present-day Washingtonians are unaware that an unusual river of slime runs beneath their city. (But ours is not paranormal). Here’s the story. Keep reading…
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Events: Weigh in on revitalization plans for the C&O Canal in Georgetown
The National Park Service wants your input on the revitalization plan for the C&O Canal in Georgetown, join us for our GGWash Fall Mixer, discover the history of The Evening Star, and more events this week. Keep reading…
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“Sylvan” or “accessible”? C&O Canal lovers argue for their visions of an important space
Should urban spaces be “sylvan” and “riparian” or an “active” “people place”? Is the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal in Georgetown a “treasured” “wild place” or “dangerous and falling apart”? Keep reading…
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Plans for Georgetown’s C&O Canal meet misanthropic planning attitudes
The Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal in Georgetown is largely a desolate place, but a new plan aims to bring life back to the canal as it historically had. But not everyone thinks a livelier C&O Canal is a good idea, particularly the Committee of 100 on the Federal City, which has called the plans an ill-advised attempt to recreate New York’s wildly sucessful “High Line” park. Keep reading…
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43 Washington-area waterfronts to enjoy in the warm weather
Washington may not historically be a river-oriented city—we're no London on the Thames—but there are nonetheless a ton of lovely waterfront spots all over the region, from bustling urban centers to quiet escapes. Since spring has maybe, finally, gratefully arrived, here are 43 pleasant waterfront spots in the Washington region for you to enjoy. Keep reading…
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Could Georgetown’s C&O Canal become a winter skateway?
In Ottawa, a canal that runs through the city turns into a skater’s paradise when it freezes, with some people even using it to commute. Creating the same thing along the C&O Canal, which runs through Georgetown, could be physically possible, but there are a lot of steps to get there. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Go for the (bike + transit) goal
Bike it like Beckham; Wasted time, wasted money; Farewell along the C&O Canal; Reston gets bikeshare; Safety for all on the 7000 series; Bike playground; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pulling out the stops
A massive maintenance plan; Shaw says yes to housing; A new branch for the MBT; Art pops up in DC; NPS paves the way; New housing for Chinatown; Hot in here. Keep reading…
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How urban foresters made Canal Road’s new traffic signal way more useful
In December, a traffic signal went up on Canal Road near Fletcher’s Boathouse, meaning there’s now a safe way for pedestrians and cyclists to cross that very recently did not exist. But if it weren’t for the work of DDOT’s urban foresters, a key sidewalk leading up to the crossing would still be totally useless. Keep reading…