Posts tagged Infrastructure
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Events: Learn about your local government at a happy hour
Learn about your local government at a happy hour. Celebrate Walk to School Day. Attend a webinar on creating an implementable comprehensive plan. Discuss food and housing in the DMV. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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National links: Protected bike lanes improving global climate
Big climate impacts of protected bike lanes. The importance of allowing citizens to manage their time. Libraries adding bikes to collections. Keep reading…
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National links: Building infrastructure in the US is complicated by policy, funding, and staffing issues
Why is building infrastructure so slow in the United States? Navigating Los Angeles without a car. Amazon creates Prime Video show from Ring Camera footage. Keep reading…
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Can federal funding help Virginia bridge its bridge repair gap?
With $110 billion in new road dollars allocated in Congress’ Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, money may not be the biggest hurdle to repairing the country’s — and Virginia’s — deteriorated bridges. Keep reading…
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National links: Climate change could push Paris to uncover a long-buried river
Paris needs to cool down — and what better way than a river? A new way to look at zoning and housing costs. Will 2022 be a better year for transit construction? Keep reading…
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DC plans to remove lead pipes by 2030, but funds fall short of the need
The District is working to remove lead pipes from its water system, and federal funds could help — but they won’t be enough. Keep reading…
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Local and federal efforts aim to address the digital divide in the Washington region
Access to broadband in the DC and the surrounding region is profoundly unequal. Programs at the federal and local level are working to fix that. Keep reading…
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National links: Multifamily zoning is often clustered around the busiest streets, but it doesn’t have to be
Why should apartment dwellers bear the externalities of busy main roads? What happens when you walk in a place built for cars. A train station platform too small for trains. Keep reading…
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Here’s a list of “shovel-worthy” projects in the region fit for federal investment
To maximize our collective benefit from the recent passage of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the region needs to make sure our capital investment programs include “shovel-worthy” projects. Here are 10 projects that fit the bill. Keep reading…
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How the Washington region can get the most out of federal infrastructure investments
Opinion: To maximize the region’s return on federal investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, regional leaders must focus on five key strategies. Keep reading…