Posts tagged Dave Thomas Circle
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Dave Thomas Circle is getting revamped. It’s not the first time.
After being redesigned and updated multiple times in the past four decades, a new configuration for the treacherous Northeast intersection is set to open soon. Will it be successful? Keep reading…
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Reflections on “fixing” Dave Thomas Circle
Earlier this month, DDOT released its “final” design for the intersection known as Dave Thomas Circle. With construction slated to begin next summer, one longtime advocate for the renovation takes stock of the progress advocates made, explains where we fell short and identifies lessons for future projects. Keep reading…
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The Wendy’s at DC’s most hated intersection is in its final hours
Like your burgers with a side of traffic danger? Now is your last chance to visit the Wendy’s at the center of DC’s most bewildering intersection. Keep reading…
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Get the details on the latest design plans for Dave Thomas Circle
On May 17 the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released the latest renderings for the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle”. Keep reading…
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DDOT offers a look at the latest Dave Thomas Circle redesign plans
Those itching to see the progress made on the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle” may soon get their chance. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is holding a public meeting Monday, May 17, to discuss the preliminary design proposal for the project. Keep reading…
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Events: Help design better public spaces at “Dave Thomas Circle”
The NoMa Parks Foundation wants opinions for the potential designs of three new public spaces that will appear at “Dave Thomas Circle.” Explore alternatives to driving your kids to school. Plus, traffic safety meetings across the city, and more in this week’s urbanist events. Keep reading…
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Plans for “Dave Thomas Circle” get a missing crosswalk back; does it need more?
DC is moving closer to fixing one of its most vexing intersections, the triangle of New York Avenue NE, Florida Avenue NE, and First Street NE, which collectively surround a Wendy’s and have earned the nickname “Dave Thomas Circle.” Officials presented a new design for the intersection which includes some significant fixes to address resident and business requests. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn how we can fix Dave Thomas Circle
Want to learn more about how to fix DC’s notoriously confounding Dave Thomas Circle intersection? Then you definitely want to attend the District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Open House on the Florida Avenue-New York Avenue NE Intersection and Florida Avenue NE Streetscape (2nd to H Street NE) projects. 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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Events: Better buses and better cites, what’s not to love?
Whether you’ve already devoured “Better Buses, Better Cities” (check out our review), or it’s on your holiday reading or gifting list, mark your calendar for next week, when author Steven Higashide comes to DC to talk about applying the book’s principles in the Washington region, from the Bus Transformation Project to more local service. Keep reading…