Posts tagged Census
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Redistricting season is kicking off in DC as the Census Bureau releases local-level data
DC is gearing up for an accelerated redistricting season as the Census Bureau prepares to release local-level 2020 data at 1 pm today (Thursday), in a “legacy format.” Keep reading…
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Where segregation has changed in DC — and where it hasn’t
A recent report found that DC, like many US cities, is actually more segregated than it was in 1990 — but the racial and ethnic makeup of many individual neighborhoods has changed over time. Keep reading…
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A first look at our region’s new Census-Designated Places
With data collection for the 2020 Census now finished, the Census Bureau is starting to release some of the products from this once-every-ten-years project. One recent new release that is particularly significant in our region is the new Census-Designated Place (CDP) boundaries. Keep reading…
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What census data tells us about growth in Tysons
It hasn’t been as quickly as some had planned, but Tysons has been growing. Here’s what Census data over the last decade tells us about how the makeup of Tysons has changed since its Comprehensive Plan first took off. Keep reading…
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How do we define our region? Here are some ways to look at it.
Is Fredericksburg part of Greater Washington? How about Frederick? Defining our region is tricky – and a little whimsical –but here are some ways we can look at it. Keep reading…
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National links: More than 650 urban planners sign a letter in support of defunding the police
Urban planners call for a planning organization to support defunding of police. A new report lays out a plan to rethink safety and speed on urban streets. San Francisco tries modular apartment buildings, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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Where people in our region are filling out the census, and where they’re not, in 12 maps
About 95% of US households will fill out their 2020 census information using forms mailed to their house that they will reply to via the internet, phone or mail. In the Washington region, the self-response rate from these forms varies greatly depending on location, density, race, population and income. Keep reading…
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National links: How “green” are electric cars anyway?
The electric car movement may not be as clean a transition as we think. A major national transportation organization calls for a new vision for federal spending. Seattle wants to put a lid on one of its freeways. Keep reading…
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Why vacant homes won’t solve our housing shortage
One frequently-heard retort to any call to allow more housing construction is a single statistic: There are 17 million vacant houses, more than 30 for every American experiencing homelessness during the 2018 Point-In-Time survey. While those vacant houses do exist, they exist for complicated reasons. Keep reading…
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Will DC’s budget cater to people who own four cars?
Residential parking permits let people park their cars on public space for an amazing steal: $35 a year. DC Councilmember Mary Cheh (ward 3), chair of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, wants to raise those fees to $50 for one car and $75, $100, and $150 for subsequent cars. Keep reading…