Posts tagged Eastern Market
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Let’s bust another myth: car-friendly cities are not age-friendly cities
Sometimes senior citizens need cars to get around cities, and sometimes they need other modes. Let’s start with a holistic look at our goals, and design from there. Keep reading…
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Should 7th Street near Eastern Market be for people or cars on weekends?
For years, two blocks around Eastern Market have been closed to cars, and on weekends operates as an outdoor extension of the famous market hall. Now, one of the blocks might reopen to traffic, sparking a debate over the best way to use this valuable public space. Keep reading…
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Events: Walking tours, PARKing Day, our next happy hour, and more!
It's time for the next Greater Greater happy hour! Join us and Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) Tuesday, September 26 from 6 to 8 pm at The Midlands in Park View. And since happy hour isn't until later this month, make sure to check out these other great events between now and then. Keep reading…
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After being closed temporarily, 7th Street by Eastern Market could stay that way
For two years, a weekend flea market outside Eastern Market has temporarily been able to set up stalls on 7th Street SE, which is closed for a construction project. But now that the work is finished, there's a debate over whether the street should stay closed on weekends, or be open to cars all the time. Keep reading…
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Building of the Week: Eastern Market
Many Washingtonians are familiar with Eastern Market, a hodgepodge of farmer’s market, prepared food and handmade craft vendors, and flea market. The building at the core of this market was part of a thriving city-wide market system 140 years ago. Learn more about Eastern Market's history with this post! Keep reading…
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A new park and playground are coming to the Eastern Market Metro stop
The area around the Eastern Market Metro stop is about to get a big redesign. On the way are a new playground, an outdoor reading area for the nearby Southeast Neighborhood Library, more environmentally friendly landscaping, and new bus stops. Keep reading…
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For a day, we’re getting a bunch of tiny new parks
Tomorrow, September 16th, is Park(ing) Day! Park(ing) Day is an annual, international event where people turn parking spaces into miniature parks for a day, prompting impromptu public gatherings and calling attention to our need for more open spaces. Keep reading…
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Big parts of the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines are about to shut down for two weeks
Starting on Saturday and lasting through July 3rd, Metro is fully closing the tracks from the Benning Road and Minnesota Avenue stations to Eastern Market, along with those between Rosslyn and Arlington National Cemetery. This phase of SafeTrack is likely to be much harder on riders than the first, which wraps up today. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Show of force
Increased police presence; Displaced in Chinatown; Frager’s gets family friendly; A DC for you and me; A memorial to?; Eyes on Kawasaki; A different way on delays; Charm City demolition; Urban revival trends; Live near work, for less. Keep reading…
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Join us at the 2014 Smart Growth Social
For October, the Greater Greater Washington happy hour comes to DC’s Eastern Market, with a twist. We’re joining up with the Coalition for Smarter Growth for their 2014 Smart Growth Social where you can enjoy drinks and pupusas and talk with Gabe Klein! The event is at Eastern Market, 225 7th St SE, from 6:30-8:30 pm on Wednesday, October 15. It does require a $25 ticket,… Keep reading…