Posts tagged Equity
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Why we’re going to keep writing about racial and gender equity even if some commenters really hate it
When we write about race, gender, and similar issues on GGWash, we often get more irate comments than the typical article, even a controversial one. I'd like to say a few things about that based on one highlight of the 2018 YIMBYtown conference in Boston last year, a workshop on inclusion by Angela Park. Keep reading…
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A tiff over a halal butcher shop highlights how zoning laws can be used to discriminate
Alexandria just approved a proposal for a Halal butcher shop in an industrial part of the city. Normally, an industrial business opening in an industrial zone isn't news, but this particular shop sparked an outcry. Nearby business owners and other residents fretted over parking, smells, and more. Keep reading…
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The District’s streets are dangerous, and unjust, by design
On March 13 and 14 road safety advocates and leaders gathered to discuss the District's progress on Vision Zero, its committment to eliminating road deaths and serious injuries by 2024. The initiative is badly needed—we as a region, and as a nation, face a traffic safety crisis, particularly for people walking. Keep reading…
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What would a Green New Deal for DC look like?
The Green New Deal, the economic and environmental plan most prominantly championed by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has sweeping ideas for a change in national policy. But what would a more localized Green New Deal for DC look like? Keep reading…
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Three ways bikeshare can be more equitable in DC
Bikesharing has gained popularity in US cities as concerns about health, congestion, and climate change have increased. In 2010, the DC Department of Transportation introduced the first city-operated bikesharing system in North America. Since then, Capital Bikeshare users have generated millions of rides, but use and station placement varies around the city. Keep reading…
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A neighborhood spat over parking in south Arlington illustrates deeper fissures
Residents in Arlington Mill and Forest Glen in Virginia have been arguing over the latter neighborhood's street parking restrictions for years. For a variety of reasons, Arlington Mill has little parking available so residents often park in ajoining Forest Glen, which has it in more abundance. Keep reading…
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Our Spring 2019 urbanist journalism fellowship is now open!
Greater Greater Washington is excited to continue our urbanist journalism fellowship this spring! It's a part-time, paid position for two local budding journalism professionals who are interested in the forces that shape how Washington grows and develops. Fellows will primarily report and write stories focused on equity and urban resilience. Keep reading…
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National links: Putin’s redevelopment plans and the topography of wealth
This cartographer highlights the enormous wealth disparities in Los Angeles. Congestion is usually seen as a bad thing, but it can also be an indicator of economic vitality. Putin is spending billions of dollars to revitalize Russian cities. Keep reading…
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Gender-neutral bathrooms benefit a lot of people. Our region needs more of them.
Bathroom access might be the most visible battle right now in the wide-ranging fight for transgender civil rights, but the issue is more complex than many people realize. Gender-neutral bathrooms are the most inclusive option and bring real health benefits to real people, but in most of our region, they aren’t yet required. Keep reading…
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People experiencing homelessness are more frequently victims of hate crimes
Individuals experiencing homelessness are far more likely than the general population to be victims of violent crime, the National Coalition for the Homeless concluded in December. Keep reading…