Posts tagged Cities
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Events: Pride and Rock Creek Park
Tune into a panel on pride and Rock Creek Park. Attend a book talk about building a more sustainable future. Help redesign a local research garden. Keep reading…
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How fear of gender based violence impacts women’s transportation choices
Fears of sexual assault and other gender-based violence are actively keeping women from walking in their cities, a new study suggests — and transportation leaders aren’t doing enough to design streets that can make people of all genders feel comprehensively safe traveling outside cars. Keep reading…
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Cities that better serve women cyclists have more bicycling overall, a study suggests
Around the world, cities that do the best job of catering to the needs of women cyclists also have the highest level of cycling overall, a new study finds — and the US has among the lowest share of female-identified riders on the planet. Keep reading…
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DC’s height restrictions are contentious. Here’s what we could learn from cities around the world.
Height restrictions aren’t a black-and-white issue; cities around the world have balanced historical preservation and modern development in a variety of different ways. What could DC learn from Paris, Milan, London, and others? Keep reading…
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DC has more historic buildings than Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia combined. Why?
As of 2016, DC had designated 26,749 properties as historic landmarks or historic districts. That’s 19.4 percent of all properties in the District — a proportion many times higher than in cities that are larger and/or older than Washington. Keep reading…
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Events: Trees, more trees, and Dave Thomas Circle
Don your favorite holiday attire and bring the family and furry friends to celebrate this Friday, December 6. Cathedral Commons hosts its 5th Annual Tree Lighting to bring the joys of the season to residents of Northwest Washington, DC and beyond. Enjoy free photos with Santa (kids, dogs, and cats included), live performances, kids’ activities, and more. Keep reading…
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National links: The US had anti-car protests in the 50s and 60s, and women led them
Women led the country’s anti-car protests in the 1950s and 60s. US roads have become more dangerous for pedestrians, but safer for drivers. A plan to make schools more equitable in one county in Maryland brings out the racists. Keep reading…
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National links: Should cities offer perks to draw people to transit?
Some cities have started offering incentives to get people to ride transit. “Circular cities” could reduce waste and overconsumption. A study shows how highways have hindered cities’ growth over the last 60 years. Keep reading…
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National links: For milliennials, buying a house is not getting easier
Millennials face a barrage of obstacles to homeownership. The Bicycle Architecture Biennale showcases 15 mind-blowing bike projects. Is the US finally side-eyeing single-family housing? Keep reading…
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Urban areas represent what cities really are. See them with this map.
How do you compare the population of cities across the country, correcting for the randomness of political borders? You can't use official city populations, and metropolitan areas are only a little better. Here's a better method. Keep reading…