Posts tagged Howard University
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Breakfast links: Howard University seeks zoning change along Georgia Avenue
Howard University looks to rezone stretch of Georgia Avenue for higher density. DC issues request for proposals to redevelop Chevy Chase library and community center to include housing. For the first time in 25 years, the Washington region has a joint fair housing plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Howard University plans for major new mixed-use developments on- and off-campus
New mixed-use developments planned by Howard University. Two crash-prone intersections to be redesigned in Alexandria. DC Council bill introduced to help residents switch from gas to electric stoves. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County exec candidates criticize Elrich on housing
MoCo exec candidates talk housing at virtual forum. New Howard University project could feature a 25-ft public plaza. Tysons is more urban but still not very walkable. Keep reading…
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Events: Stroll through the city with WalkingTown DC
September has the perfect weather for walking tours and Walking Town DC has a slate of options, some led by our very own GGWash contributors. Keep reading…
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Events: Hear ye, hear ye, speak up at DC’s budget and performance oversight hearings!
Speak at the DC performance oversight and budget hearings, discuss how to address the region's homelessness and affordable housing needs, weigh in on Montgomery County's budget as well as Dupont Circle bike lanes, and more in this week's urbanist events. Keep reading…
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The Circulator could go to Congress Heights, L’Enfant Plaza, and U Street
Changes to DC Circulator could bring the DC-run bus service to Congress Heights, L'Enfant Plaza, U Street/Howard University, but remove it from Skyland, Wisconsin Avenue, and Potomac Avenue. What do you think? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Revitalize vs. regress
Wider sidewalks for Georgetown; Chinatown sans Verizon Center; The future of Howard Theater; Homes for “grandfamilies”; Montgomery’s share of the Purple Line; Transit talk for I-66; Accident becomes crash; No more NextBus; Bet on education; Metro makes the news; Fair on housing and crime; Less zoning, more housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Crystal ball
See the future; London calling; Competing; Fixing parks; I’ve got the power; Passive houses take Manhattan; The hold steady; Bike lanes to nowhere; The ‘Zards at Howard?. Keep reading…
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The Circulator could go more places and be more frequent
The DC Circulator could soon go to Howard University, Southwest Waterfront, Congress Heights, and the Cathedral. But to do that, it’ll need more buses. More than that, it needs more buses now to actually deliver on the service every 10 minutes that is a key hallmark of the Circulator. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Cross with care
College Park focuses on pedestrian safety; More transportation options for young people; CityCenterDC only for the wealthy; Blame the canal; DC issues bad parking tickets; Farmers’ markets face red tape; Time changes Howard Theatre; Sell your house; And…. Keep reading…