Posts tagged Cat:public_spaces
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Rosslyn’s sidewalks are getting a makeover
Sidewalks are critical parts of where we live. They connect us to restaurants and businesses, make for a safe environment, and foster a sense of community. A plan for Rosslyn’s future is focusing on making its sidewalks easier and more pleasant to use. Keep reading…
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A new pocket park and safer street layout are coming to Florida Ave NW
Much of the discussion around a new development at 965 Florida Avenue NW has centered on disagreement about its affordable housing component. That aside, the project will add a lot to the neighborhood, including a new pocket park and a better layout for the intersection in front. Keep reading…
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A private school’s plan could totally revamp public space in Tenleytown
A private school in Tenleytown has big plans for its property. The scheme could kick off revitalization of Wisconsin Avenue north of that area’s Metro stop. Keep reading…
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Here’s where you can check out a parklet during tomorrow’s Park(ing) Day
DDOT has released a list of locations where you can find a temporary parklet for tomorrow’s Park(ing) Day. Park(ing) Day started out in San Francisco as an unapproved, guerrilla performance art project turning a parking space into a temporary park to show how much public value cities could get from the land devoted to storing even one car. Keep reading…
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“Meander” could cut a green path through NoMa
If NoMa develops according to one vision from business and residents, a chain of small public spaces could link up to create a path where people can stroll for as much as six blocks among residential and office buildings. But that will only happen if property owners, including the DC government on one key parcel, work together. Keep reading…
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Council commitee funds Stead Park upgrades
Parents from around DC who throng Dupont Circle’s Stead Park can rejoice: Yesterday, after months of community advocacy, a DC Council committee voted to fund upgrades that will expand play space, install a jogging track, and better utilize the large playing field. Keep reading…
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Police vehicles may damage brand-new Union Station plaza
A project is almost complete to reconstruct the plaza in front of Union station. Unfortunately, Amtrak police continue to pull their cars up on the curb and park in the pedestrian areas. Keep reading…
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Riverwalk will connect communities and the Anacostia River
Cyclists and runners, nature lovers, communities in DC’s Ward 7, residents of Prince George’s County, and the Anacostia River will all gain from the final segment of the Anacostia River trail network. An impressive lineup of elected officials and agency heads from DC and Prince George’s County gathered yesterday to unveil the segment’s design. When… Keep reading…
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Parks popping up tomorrow for Park(ing) Day
Tomorrow is Park(ing) Day, where civic leaders and everyday people turn on-street parking spaces into temporary public parks to demonstrate the different ways we can use our public space. In our region, there will be parks tomorrow at the Wilson Building, Metro Center, and in Rosslyn. Along Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the Wilson Building (between 14th and 13½ Street),… Keep reading…
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Top of the Park neighborhood shows density done right
Some people may consider “density” a dirty word, but if designed well, a dense community can feel both spacious and private. Take Top of the Park, a 1940’s-era condominium in Silver Spring. While none of the townhouses have their own yards, they share a backyard that anyone would envy. Top of the Park was built in 1942 as apartments and converted to condominiums… Keep reading…