Posts tagged Libby Garvey
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What does “Smart Growth 2.0” mean for Arlington?
In discussing the state of the county, Arlington County Board chair Mary Hynes recently called on residents to help “chart a new course” to plan for the future. Hynes says we need a “2nd generation of Smart Growth,” and ArlNow called Hynes’ vision Smart Growth 2.0. What do you think Arlington’s priorities should be? Keep reading…
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Virginia has a primary Tuesday. Here’s the urbanist scoop on the candidates
Virginia’s elections for many local offices are this year, and the primary is Tuesday, June 9. There are competitive races in the Democratic primaries for Arlington County Board, Alexandria mayor, two Fairfax supervisor seats, and the 45th legislative district. I asked our Virginia-based contributors what they think of the candidates in these races. Who is good on… Keep reading…
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Without a streetcar, what’s next for Columbia Pike, technically and politically?
After a decade of planning, officials in Arlington cancelled the Columbia Pike streetcar this week. If streetcars aren’t going to be the answer on there, what might realistically happen instead? In the wake of the streetcar’s cancellation, some have suggested Metrorail, BRT, or light rail. None are likely. The county will probably just end up running articulated… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Where the jobs will be
Arlington wants more high-tech startups; Bye (for now), 7th Street businesses; Prince George’s bans some bags; Contamination is costly; Hybla Valley organizes for recreation; Google pursues the perfect map; Trottenberg will lead NYC DOT. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slow beyond the Beltway
Silver Line delayed; PG dodges water crisis; Clarksburg concerns; 2 die on bikes in Maryland; Steal bike, get stung; Forget statehood, DC goes to Maryland; House not keen on autonomy; The unlicensed show monuments; More retailers oppose wage bill; And…. Keep reading…
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Streetcar opponents’ U-turn is no April Fool
Last week, outrage erupted against Arlington’s $1 million “super stop,” which will initially serve buses and eventually the county’s planned streetcar line. Streetcar opponents took this as an opportunity to attack bus stop and rail project alike as wasteful and expensive. But they themselves had just argued for fancier, pricier bus stops. An… Keep reading…
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Endorsements for Virginia local races and ballot questions
The major attention in Virginia this election cycle has focused on federal races, with high-stakes ad wars for both the Presidential and US Senate races. However, Virginia voters also have the opportunity to make some very important choices on local matters this November. We suggest that voters reject statewide question 1 on eminent domain. We hope Alexandria residents will… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Help wanted
Help wanted at Metro; Help wanted on ethics board; A blanket of traffic cameras; Henderson is chancellor, not Kwame Brown; No Bethesda vs. Wheaton; Cars over veggies; Affordable housing needed; Garvey wins; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: On time, over budget
Trains run on time; With more cars; Alexandria approves waterfront plan; DC leads in LEED; Garvey wins nomination; Convince drivers to pay more; Takoma gets TOD. Keep reading…