Posts tagged Columbia
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National links: How bike lanes in Bogotá are helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus
Bogotá adds more bike lanes to fight against the coronavirus. The mystery of the missing bus rider. What could a COVID-19 related recession look like, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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The Washington region remains one of the most walkable in the country
Overall, city and suburb, the Washington region remains one of the most walkable in the nation, although it may be losing ground against other urban areas. That’s one of the findings from a new report, “Foot Traffic Ahead: Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America’s largest Metros 2019.” 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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The state of biking in Baltimore is bleak, but it’s brighter elsewhere in Maryland
While Baltimore seems resistant to promoting biking, surrounding counties and smaller cities have gone in the opposite direction and are boosting their cycling infrastructure. So why is Charm City moving in the wrong direction? Keep reading…
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Columbia, Maryland was an early template for smart growth. It turns 50 this week.
One part real estate project, one part social experiment, Columbia, Maryland is one of the most ambitious and successful planned communities ever built in the US. Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Columbia's founding, so it’s a good time to reflect on both the project and its principal proponent, developer James Rouse. Keep reading…
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Bikes are taking a front seat in Howard County
Maryland’s Howard County is taking serious steps to become a more bike-friendly community. With a new bike master plan and a pilot bikeshare system, the future is promising for people who want to get around on two wheels. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Housing for the holidays
From church to housing; Parks and housing; Pop-back problems; Fairfax plans ahead; WMATA audit complete; WMATA’s firefighters; Officers needed; MD eyes biz tax relief; Change MD’s state song. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Getting crowded
DC’s population grows (slower); Walmart number 4; Fannie Mae moving downtown; Not just a pavilion; No fracking in NY; Train to the games; And the winner is…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 1991’s Ferguson in DC
Is Mt. Pleasant Ferguson?; The circle of opposition; No cars on new Portland bridge; FHWA delays CSX tunnel decision; Revitalization starts with Whole Foods; Eden Center tenants sue landlord; Minimum service standards needed; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: So much transportation
Streetcar to National Harbor?; Tolls for interstates?; Already raising fares?; Train bridge banished; Columbia yesterday and today; Struggles for suburban office markets; Google congestion pricing?; And…. Keep reading…