Posts tagged DcRSS
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Election links: Barbara Comstock can’t stop won’t stop
Virginia congresswoman Barbara Comstock won't quit like many of her GOP colleagues, no one has pulled ahead yet in Montgomery's county executive race, Maryland's democratic gubernatorial primary is also close, yet another hypothesis why DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser isn't facing a serious challenger, and more in our election link roundup. Keep reading…
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Here’s what all those charges on your DC Water bill mean
Have you ever been mystified by all those charges on your monthly water bill? DC Water does far more than supply clean water and take waste away from our homes and businesses, so it can be a bit complicated. Never fear — we'll help you decode the charges. Keep reading…
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When housing developments shrink, Metro loses riders and money
When development opponents succeed in shrinking housing projects, they're not only hurting the city's overall affordability and vibrancy. They're also taking money and riders directly out of Metro's hands, reducing the quality of transit for everyone. Keep reading…
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Events: Join us for happy hour and get involved across the region
Join GGWash for a happy hour on Thursday, hear the candidates for governor of Maryland, celebrate people working for walkable communities, learn what to do if you're involved in a bike crash, and more in events this week! Keep reading…
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Parallel stormwater grates can endanger cyclists. If you see one, say something.
DC Water plays a small yet important role in making District streets safe and usable for bicyclists. While the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) takes care of nearly all of our street and sidewalk infrastructure, DC Water maintains storm water drains and grates. Grates with bars in the direction of travel mean big trouble for bicyclists. Keep reading…
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Bloomingdale’s ANC has voted against historic status, but the final decision is still out
The Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) that includes Bloomingdale in DC has voted against supporting historic status for the neighborhood at a heated meeting this week. The main point of contention was over what the best measure of resident sentiment is: a non-binding postcard survey of homeowners, or the vote of Bloomingdale Civic Association (BCA) members. Keep reading…
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Election links: Lazere offers his vision
Ed Lazere offers a contrasting vision for the DC Council Chairman role, the Maryland GOP keeps attacking Aruna Miller but she continues to gain ground, Montgomery County council candidates debate Amazon HQ2, VA-10 Democrats didn't include housing and transportation as key issues, and more in our election link roundup. Want to stay on top of our 2018 election coverage? Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Keep reading…
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Electric scooters join the dockless bikeshare experiment. Is it now a revolution?
The pilot period for dockless bikeshare in the District of Columbia hasn’t concluded yet, but it’s already been disrupted by the next innovation – sharable electric scooters — and disrupted again with Uber’s purchase of JUMP last week. GGWash contributors flagged these developments as a particularly significant evolution for the personal mobility space. Keep reading…
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Five myths and one etymological explanation about the gondola project
David Alpert’s recent post on the Georgetown – Rosslyn Gondola stoked some excellent conversation in the comments, and also revealed some common misperceptions about gondola technology and the area where it could go. In the interest of clearing things up and in generating interest in the system, here are some responses as best we can detail. Keep reading…
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DC must put a price on greenhouse gas emissions to cut pollution, advocates say
Advocates of cutting carbon pollution rallied outside the offices of the DC Council and the mayor last week to call for legislation that puts a price on greenhouse gas emissions. Keep reading…
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Brookland and Edgewood are currently separated by train tracks. Let’s connect them.
How far is it from 8th Street to 9th Street? In most places in DC the answer is one block, or about 400 feet. However, if you live in Edgewood or Brookland, the answer can be a lot longer. Keep reading…
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One area artist and the Post style section canonize unsafe or illegal parking
Neither artist Maggie O'Neill nor Washington Post style writer Lavanya Ramanathan give any acknowledgement that maybe parking illegally, regularly, "brazenly" has a downside. Keep reading…
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Election links: It’s equity and education, stupid
This week the Maryland GOP targets Aruna Miller, a billionaire sets his sights on Virginia, Charles Allen pushes to lower the age of voting in DC, the chattering classes evaluate the politics of Maryland's busy legislative session, and more in our election link roundup. Keep reading…
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Upzone expensive areas to fund anti-displacement in poor ones? Should we push this?
Matthew Yglesias has a bold idea for DC housing and anti-displacement policy: Build a lot of new homes in areas like west of Rock Creek Park, Dupont/Logan, and Capitol Hill, and use some of the tax revenue to cut property taxes east of the Anacostia River. Keep reading…
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The attached triangle: a solution to a neglected triangle park near you
Nearly 300 small parks scattered around the District of Columbia are owned, and often neglected, by the National Park Service. Dozens of these are little more than traffic islands, remnants left over amidst the many complicated multi-leg intersections along angled streets — a legacy that dates back to the L'Enfant Plan. 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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DC has spent hundreds of thousands on encampment removals. Now, people experiencing homelessness are suing.
Last month, several people experiencing homelessness filed a class-action lawsuit against the District, claiming that their belongings were being improperly thrown away during sweeps of encampments. As the lawsuit progresses through the courts, one thing is certain: until DC is able to provide mental health services and safe housing for all of those who need it, people will continue to live in encampments. Keep reading…
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We need a safer First Street NW in Bloomingdale
It is time to make Bloomingdale's main street, First Street NW, safer. The thoroughfare is lined with homes and businesses but regularly becomes crammed with through traffic trying to avoid North Capitol Street, leading to unsafe conditions for people who walk and bike. Keep reading…
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Obligatory peak bloom in the Flickr pool
Here are a few of the latest images submitted to the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool, showcasing the best (and sometimes the worst) of urbanism in the greater Washington region. Keep reading…
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How many homes are currently stuck in DC courts?
Right now in DC there are thousands of homes and hundreds of affordable homes stuck in the courts. Numerous recent lawsuits challenging approved Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are winding their way through the DC Court of Appeals. Keep reading…
