Posts tagged Cities
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Here’s what urban development and policy experts think about the future of transport in cities
Some experts think at some point in the not-so-distant future personal vehicles will be a relic of the past, replaced by something called “microtransit.” However, urban development experts aren't optimistic about getting aid in the transition from the federal government anytime soon. Keep reading…
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Why has Arlington only legalized 20 accessory dwellings in 8 years?
In 2009 Arlington County passed an ordinance allowing a homeowner to rent or sell a livable portion of their home, like a basement. So why is the law barely being used? Keep reading…
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Here are the urbanist podcasts GGWash loves
“What is your favorite podcast?” This may have been a rare question five years ago, but now it's hard to go to a happy hour without being posed this question. Thankfully, GGWash contributors have shared theirs–with an urbanist bent, of course. Now you'll have lots of wonderful, wonky recommendations for your colleagues. Keep reading…
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Alexandria (and the region) debate what to do about public housing (Part 1)
Around the country housing authorities are running out of money. They're trying to adapt by exploring new ways to provide low-income housing while staying financially stable. But why are we in this predicament to begin with? Keep reading…
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Summer’s over, and the rent is still too damn high - GGWash housing digest
Check out what we've been reading, writing, and doing this month at GGWash as we prepare for a fall and winter full of advocacy. Keep reading…
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“Instant neighborhoods” don’t make for great cities, but DC insists on them
The best approach to development accepts that all neighborhoods – like the world around them and the people within them – are always going to change. Just as biodiversity boosts ecosystems, so embracing diverse and evolving buildings can help cities be more resilient. Keep reading…
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The region’s small cities used to be relatively big
Several cities in the Washington region that we think of as relatively small or unimportant places today have illustrious histories and were, in their heyday, places of national importance. Keep reading…
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YIMBYism: More housing, but how?
A growing movement called YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) wants to build more housing in our high-cost cities. But as I’ve learned more about YIMBYism, I’m realizing that not everyone agrees on how we can make housing more affordable. Keep reading…
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So, what is GGWash doing about housing?
I've been at this job for over a year now and I still run into regular Greater Greater Washington readers who ask: “So, what are you guys doing about housing again?” With that in mind, welcome to the first semi-regular GGWash housing digest, where I'll share what we are reading, writing, and doing and what you can do with us to make the region a more inclusive, walkable and affordable place. Keep reading…
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National stories: California deals with lost federal funding
In California, federal funds for infrastructure have dried up, so the state is raising its own taxes. One author argues that conservative states need to let their more liberal cities do their thing. And in the architecture world, the effects of glass buildings on energy costs are quite high. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Keep reading…