Posts tagged Kennedy Center
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What if the Kennedy Center was part of downtown DC?
The Kennedy Center is a marble island cut off from downtown by highways. What if instead, it was the heart of a new urban neighborhood linking Georgetown and the National Mall? Keep reading…
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Relive an afternoon on the ballpark ferry
Washington’s growing fleet of water taxis are useful as transportation, but they’re also a fun and unique way to see the city. Keep reading…
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43 Washington-area waterfronts to enjoy in the warm weather
Washington may not historically be a river-oriented city—we're no London on the Thames—but there are nonetheless a ton of lovely waterfront spots all over the region, from bustling urban centers to quiet escapes. Since spring has maybe, finally, gratefully arrived, here are 43 pleasant waterfront spots in the Washington region for you to enjoy. Keep reading…
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Could we close off Rock Creek Parkway by the Kennedy Center?
If part of the parkway is closed, a section of Rock Creek could be re-purposed as expanded parkland with wider trails and new recreational facilities. It would also make the Kennedy Center more connected to the waterfront. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Beating the heat
It’s getting hot in here; Had it with hot cars; Metro’s bad budget news; Can you hear me now?; Abandoned home angst; Hardly a plan in Arlington; Fuzzy math on robberies; More bus bays for King Street; This week in approvals; Big sales in the suburbs. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The smart money says
SmarTrip stays; DC declares independence; Shelter sums; No new Circulator routes; Solar support; What’s in a station name?; HOT and the Pentagon; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Public space fight
SunTrust bust?; Hot debate over the Haupt; What’s in a (station) name?; Deanwood stabbing; Now that’s dedication; Car2goFarther?; Long wait for TSA; Paint amid the parking; There’s more housing; AND…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Utterly official
Another option, please; Purple Line delayed again; White flag; The People’s House; Construction blocks; Better buses; Stamp of approval; Strike snarls commutes; And…. Keep reading…
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Federal review pushes the Kennedy Center’s new buildings to dry land
The Kennedy Center has tweaked its plans for expansion. The small addition will still connect the Kennedy Center to the Potomac River, but none of it will be floating in the river. Keep reading…
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Imagine a Kennedy Center that’s part of downtown
The Kennedy Center is a marble island cut off from downtown by highways. What if instead, it was the heart of a new urban neighborhood linking Georgetown and the National Mall? Keep reading…