Posts tagged Dupont Circle
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Tenant abuse among several controversies at the Dupont ANC
At the first few meetings of the Dupont Circle ANC I attended, the Commission voted unanimously on almost every issue. I criticized the appearance, if not also the reality, that Commissioners were voting on important resolutions without much discussion, or going along to vote for resolutions even when some privately told me they disagreed. Keep reading…
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The best way to see Dupont…
… is from behind the windshield of a Cadillac. At least, that’s what Cadillac thinks. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Special interests edition
Roger Lewis on the Park and Shop: In his latest appearance on Kojo, architect Roger Lewis talks about the role of politics in historic preservation, including the loss of historic neighborhoods in Southwest in the 1960s, the Park and Shop at the Cleveland Park Metro, the MLK Library, and the closing of G Street to build the Verizon Center. Keep reading…
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Agencies still confused about Ward Court parking
Residents southwest of Dupont have been stymied for months by a classic bureaucratic snafu: is it legal to park on Ward Court, or not? DDOT believes (or used to believe) that parking is legal on Ward Court, and has posted standard parking signs just like on any other street. But DPW has been ticketing drivers who park there nonetheless. Keep reading…
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More details on New Hampshire Ave contraflow bike lanes
The contraflow bike lanes planned for New Hampshire Ave’s one-way blocks north and south of U Street will tie in with signal changes at the intersection of 16th and U, according to DDOT’s Mike Goodno. The light will turn red for vehicles in all directions, allowing pedestrians to more safely cross U Street without dodging turning vehicles; at the same time, a new bicycle… Keep reading…
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DDOT planning contraflow bike lanes on New Hampshire
According to DDOT’s Mike Goodno, New Hampshire Avenue will get contraflow bike lanes in the next year, enabling bicyclists to ride toward or away from U Street. New Hampshire is plenty wide and much safer than nearby major streets, making this a perfect place for these lanes and legalizing the behavior for which MPD recently ticketed people. Keep reading…
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Good news and bad for Dupont at-risk buildings
Last month, I talked about buildings in the Dupont area in danger of “demolition by neglect,” which is when an owner, intentionally or unintentionally, lets a building rot away until it has to be torn down. That’s always a major loss to our historic building stock. DC has laws to prevent it, but they’re often not enforced very well. Keep reading…
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Evans-Silverman: two worlds, two boxes of tools
Interviewing Jack Evans and Cary Silverman, the candidates for the Ward 2 DC Council seat, one could think the two are running for completely different offices. Evans seems to be running for reelection as the Council version of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, devoting his energy to financing deals that will stimulate development throughout DC. Meanwhile,… Keep reading…
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What’s wrong with 17th Street? The northern end
Dupont’s 17th Street continues to puzzle observers and generate lively debate. On the one hand, businesses keep leaving; the Washington Business Journal just wrote about a gay-focused art gallery moving eastward, following other businesses that have followed gay residents to greater 14th Street. (Unfortunately, the rest of the article is behind a pay wall.)… Keep reading…
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HPRB landmarks Hilton because it’s kind of like other landmarks
This morning, HPRB reviewed the landmark nomination for the Washington Hilton. I’ve argued before that this building isn’t worthy of being landmarked. Many people have made respectable arguments on both sides, and I respect those who feel this building is in fact iconic. But one thing worries me: the HPRB members who voted in favor spoke less about this building’s… Keep reading…