Posts tagged Economic Development
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National links: There are downsides to letting the Rust Belt shrink
An economist puts forward a strong argument on why it doesn’t make sense to say that we should just let middle-of-the-country places that are struggling economically die off, Donald Trump has named a Secretary of Transportation, and Volvo just finished building the world’s longest bus. Read about this, and more, from world of transportation, land use, and other related areas! Leaving… Keep reading…
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If racial inequities didn’t exist, DC would look like this…
Across DC, black and Hispanic residents see a lot less socio-economic success than white residents, and many argue that’s because the playing field is not level when it comes to opportunities for success. The charts below show what DC would look like if minorities got a fair shake, according to a recent study. Keep reading…
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Maps of where our region’s jobs are, what types of jobs they are, and what they pay
When we talk about the densities of neighborhoods, there is a tendency to focus on how many people live in an area. But it can be equally important to talk about how many jobs are there, and what types. The maps below show where the jobs in our region are as well as how much they pay. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Close call
Bad day for inspectors; Hogan changes tune on Metro funding; HPO approves SunTrust; A dozen strange Metro delays; Express bus for 14th?; Judging Maryland’s Marriott deal; Airbnb hearts inauguration; Behind Glover Park’s name. Keep reading…
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Marriott is moving its headquarters to downtown Bethesda so it can be in a denser place that’s closer to transit
Marriott International, a major local employer and national hotelier, is making an “in-town” move, relocating its headquarters from North Bethesda to downtown Bethesda. That sends an important message: walkable urban places and proximity to transit, specifically Metro but also the coming Purple Line, are economically crucial. Keep reading…
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As DC has grown, so has its racial prosperity gap
DC’s economy has grown substantially since the Great Recession, but the number of residents below the poverty line is actually higher than it was in 2007, and people of color aren’t making more money. That’s according to US Census Bureau data that came out last week. Keep reading…
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This building is very tall and very vacant
Our region’s tallest building is in Rosslyn, and it has been vacant since the day it opened in 2013. That’s because construction started during a time of economic prosperity but wrapped up during a downturn. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Raising the rent
More rent than income; Space > preservation; SafeTrack solution?; Make way for drones; Blame for the blaze; I-66 expansion, go; Baltimore ships that; Maryland’s fork in the road; Walmart’s new use. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Get around the shutdown
SafeTrack shutdown starts; Get around the shutdown; Deal or no deal?; McMillan development roadblock; Greater without the Olympics; Affordable housing for Rosslyn; Only in Chevy Chase; Think you’re wealthy?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Honest pay for honest work
Fight for 15; Poor workmanship, just deserts; Avoid the crush; 7000 problems; Inherent vices; Too much FBI parking; Long goodbye for DC General; House flipping not flopping; And…. Keep reading…