Posts tagged Mixed Use
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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: Maryland can count mail-in ballots before Election Day
MoCo judge rules MD mail-in ballots can now be counted before Election Day. Metro may shrink West Falls Church parking lot for new development. DC will assess all bridges for feasibility of suicide barriers. Keep reading…
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TOD is finally coming east of the Anacostia River. What’s planned, and why did it take so long?
Transit-oriented development in DC has been concentrated west of the Anacostia River. That’s about to change, with a slate of new projects pushed by tenants themselves, the DC government, and now more private investment. However, with a long history of underinvestment, the EOTR area has unique barriers to building quality TOD projects. Keep reading…
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National links: Here’s what happens when you drop parking minimums
Buffalo, New York ended parking minimums for developers, and we’re starting to see the results. Forget the double-diamond; meet the “peanutabout.” A Seattle plan could keep most cars out of downtown. Keep reading…
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A wishlist for where the DC Public Library should build its Ward 5 expansion
A new report from the DC Public Library is proposing a new library in the Edgewood/Eckington/Stronghold area. Here’s an early look at some potential locations for such a library, and how that might impact surrounding areas. Keep reading…
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The View at Tysons, slated to be the tallest building in the region, will be built with Metro in mind
What would be the tallest building in the region can be built, now that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning application for The View at Tysons. The View project is a towering six-building, mixed-use compound that will include offices, apartments, and a nearby connection to Metro. Keep reading…
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National links: Why city planners should pay attention to restaurant reviews
Data from restaurant reviews can predict patterns in neighborhoods when planners lack other data. Digital twins, computer copies of actual cities, can help planners predict traffic conditions and air quality. Homes with two to nine units, also known as the “missing middle,” are still on the decline. Keep reading…
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National links: Some places view sea level rise as an opportunity to innovate
Virginia sees climate change as an opportunity to become the “Silicon Valley of sea level rise.” Google Maps' futuristic walking directions are about to make getting around a lot easier. “Vertical villages” contain everything you need—but what about community? Keep reading…
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A condo association in Huntington dissolved itself to make way for a better Metro station area
With this development and the upcoming one on Route 1, Huntington may become a place that new residents want to invest in, rather than just treat like a waypoint. Keep reading…
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Reston enters the Upside Down when it comes to zoning
Many Reston residents are upset about zoning changes, but County officials say they are simply enacting necessary changes to comply with the city’s already agreed-upon master plan. Keep reading…