Posts tagged Fairfax County
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Washington residents can get a library card almost anywhere in the region
Many of the library systems in the Washington region allow residents of other jurisdictions to get a library card without paying a non-resident fee. This is usually done in the form of reciprocal agreements between two library systems, allowing residents of either system's jurisdiction to use the libraries in the other system. Keep reading…
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2017’s greatest hits: Dulles Airport was originally supposed to be in Burke, but neighbors successfully stopped it
Dulles could have been located in Burke, Virginia were it not for a grassroots effort that convinced President Eisenhower to choose another site. This was one of our top posts from 2017. Keep reading…
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How should Herndon develop the area around its incoming Metro station?
Big changes are coming to Herndon around the incoming Metro station, but are planners missing a prime opportunity to create vibrancy and walkability in the neighborhood?: Keep reading…
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The way we calculate population density is wrong. Here’s what we should do instead.
The way we commonly calculate density leads to unreasonable results in large areas, like showing LA with higher density than New York City. There's a better way. Keep reading…
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Reston enters the Upside Down when it comes to zoning
Many Reston residents are upset about zoning changes, but County officials say they are simply enacting necessary changes to comply with the city’s already agreed-upon master plan. Keep reading…
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Will apartments on top of grocery stores overwhelm Reston?
Keeping zoning limits low won't stop the job and family growth that brings people Reston. Letting people live where they can walk, bike, or take transit to their jobs or errands–rather than force them to drive for every trip–is a far better method to accommodate that growth. Keep reading…
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Here’s where Fairfax County is building 19 miles of new bike lanes
Fairfax County will be laying down over 19 miles of new bike lanes over the next few months, and they're going to go all over the county, from Reston to Mount Vernon. This list will show you where they'll go. Keep reading…
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Will paid parking come to Tysons Corner?
Ever since the Silver Line opened, property owners in Tysons Corner have worried that Metro commuters would park on their private lots. Charging for parking could eliminate this concern but a debate over possible parking fees illustrates the tension surrounding the urbanization of Tysons. Keep reading…
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Join us on August 15 for a happy hour in Silver Spring
Don't forget to save the date for our next happy hour in Silver Spring. Join us Tuesday, August 15 from 6 to 8 pm at Kaldi's Social House, located at 918 Silver Spring Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Keep reading…
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Gentrification. What does that word even mean?!
DC is a much different place than it was twenty, ten, and even just five years ago. In fact, many might call it a national posterchild for “gentrification.” But what does that word actually mean? Is it that wealthy people live where poor people use to? That retailers are different, or that vacant lots are now home to apartment buildings? Something else? We discussed in this week's contributor chat. Keep reading…