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The World Cup of transit maps is going on now! Who do you think will win?
Portland-based transit graphic designer Cameron Booth has chosen 32 metro systems from cities around the world and placed them in a bracket of four groups of eight. Voters are asked to consider the design of the "current official transit map for each city as found on the agency’s website," and decide which of the two maps is best based on their own criteria. Keep reading…
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Rail in the region used to be far more robust. Here are all the railroads we had in 1921.
In 1921, you could take the train from downtown DC to Annapolis, from Baltimore to Harrisburg, or Winchester to DC. I built a subway-style map of the rail service our region once had. Keep reading…
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Why the Office of Planning likes PUDs (and why you should too)
Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are a particular development process in DC where an applicant can receive zoning flexibility and relief in exchange for a set of community benefits negotiated with the city and the neighborhood. PUDs have helped create affordable homes in the city. Keep reading…
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National links: Austin’s rationale for using a density bonus for cars
Austin's Planning office overrules the city's Design Commission allowing 13 stories of parking because it will add "dense development. There's going to be a new open data standard for mapping city streets. And Indianapolis is considering a novel idea for reinventing a dying downtown mall. Keep reading…
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National links: Old methods of reducing congestion won’t work with ride-hailing companies
Because of ride-hailing companies' unique model, some experts say congestion pricing won't help traffic — but a different tax will. Some MIT scientists think they can use blockchain and other technology to zone cities more optimally. Lots of companies don't want Google to win the self-driving car maps race. Keep reading…
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Like maps? Play the Straight Curvy Road game, and see where maps take you
Pick a big suburban road (not too big). Ignore its names. Follow it straight through every intersection until you can't anymore. Where do you go? Keep reading…
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Have you seen these Metro maps? We made a book!
In honor of our 10th anniversary, we made a book of some of the best custom Metro maps you've seen on GGWash, and a few others as well. Want a copy for yourself? Donate today! Keep reading…
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Changes to DC’s Comprehensive Plan could mean more “missing middle” housing for the city
So far, the Office of Planning's Comprehensive Plan amendments solely focus on the introduction. Still, those changes indicate that OP recognizes that DC needs new homes everywhere, not just in “vacant” areas. Keep reading…
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The first 60 pages of amendments to DC’s Comp Plan are out. Here’s a first look.
The Comp Plan describes the planning challenges DC faces, pointing forward towards future solutions and policies and guiding the actions and decisions of district agencies. Here's what you should know about the first set of amendments. Keep reading…
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A bold California bill would ease transit oriented development. How would a similar approach affect DC?
A new bill before the California legislature would rezone every transit corridor in the state to permit mid-rise apartments. A similar approach would have a profound impact if it were applied to DC. Keep reading…
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These graphs show where people are commuting by transit
Unsurprisingly, transit commuting is pretty popular around DC. Here's what else the data show about how the region stacks up to the rest of the country. Keep reading…
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Peter Dovak, transit graphic designer, has died
Peter was known for his astounding design work, which included our logo and Metro map variations of many kinds, regional transit diagrams, and beautiful posters of transit vehicles. Keep reading…
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This map lets you watch transit in action across the world in real time
This live map lets you see public transit in action across the world, and you can even find the bus or train you're riding in real time! Keep reading…
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What’s spookier than arcing insulators? Our Halloween Metro map.
We made this map because we wanted to make Metro and Halloween puns. Pentagram City, Fearagut North, Shady Grave, or Bat-thesda anyone? Keep reading…
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Identifying your block’s zoning is easy. Here’s how to do it.
Zoning ordinances might seem intimidating, but it's easier than you think to figure out what's allowed to be built in your area–promise. Here's a step-by-step guide to navigating local zoning codes: Keep reading…
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Three things you need to know to get land-use woke
America’s history of land use is fundamentally racist, exclusionary, and exploitative. If we’re going to have productive conversations about where to go, we need to understand what got us here. Keep reading…
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This online GIS atlas reveals the history of Prince George’s County
Hey history buffs: Prince George's Atlas has a slew of fascinating old aerial photos, maps, and other cartographic information about the county, including property boundaries and environmental information. What did your neighborhood look like a century ago? Keep reading…
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What’s included in Northern Virginia anyway? I created a survey to find out.
Everyone seems to have a different idea of what "NoVa" means, so I came up with a unified definition to end the arguments once and for all. Does your area make the cut? Keep reading…
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These maps answer the question “Where is that place in Maryland, anyway?”
Many places in Maryland aren't a "town" or "city" in the traditional sense. They don't have a local government or strict, official boundaries–which can get confusing, even for locals. We drew some maps to help you mentally define some of the areas! Keep reading…
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Will the Purple Line appear on the Metro map?
The Purple Line finally starts construction today, but one question still lingers: when it opens, will it appear on the Metro map? This 2015 post from Peter Dovak looks at how that might work. Keep reading…
