Posts tagged Open Streets
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National links: How open-plan offices will adapt during the coronavirus pandemic
Open-plan offices will have to readjust to survive during the pandemic. Cities adapt quickly to allow for social distancing. Nashville’s mayor proposes a property tax hike to weather the financial blow that came from the coronavirus. Keep reading…
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DC will temporarily widen some sidewalks near grocery stores and other businesses
To help people practice social distancing and stay six feet apart, DC will expand some sidewalks in wards throughout the District near essential businesses such as grocery stores, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday. Keep reading…
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Could some streets in Tysons and other areas in Fairfax County be repurposed for recreational use?
The novel coronavirus has made crowded trails dangerous, parks forbidden, and taken most traffic off the roads. Could Fairfax County and VDOT open streets to pedestrians in Tysons and surrounding areas to provide a safer alternative for people who need physical activity? Keep reading…
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Frustrated with the lack of open space, DC residents are widening sidewalks themselves
In an effort to provide more space for people outside while also adhering to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s social distancing guidelines, several DC residents are now placing traffic cones on neighborhood streets to effectively widen sidewalks. Keep reading…
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Making streets safer for people could also slow the spread of the coronavirus
In an ideal world, every individual would have the ability to stay home to protect themselves and their families from exposure to coronavirus. But this isn’t the case. There’s an even greater imperative for lots of space for people to walk, bike, and, if necessary, take transit, given the challenges posed by COVID-19. Keep reading…
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DC’s pedestrian council and neighborhood groups suggest ways to improve streets during the coronavirus crisis
Lower speed limits? Longer times to cross? Wider sidewalks? Close spaces like Cleveland Park’s service lane? These are some ideas that have been put forth in recent days to improve street space while people “social distance” amid the rising coronavirus infection totals. Keep reading…
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People need to get outside and move while stuck at home. Opening streets can help.
The coronavirus has turned our lives upside down and forced people to stay home. But while this is necessary for public health in the sense of avoiding infection, people also need to get outdoors for their physical and mental health while being stuck at home for six weeks or more. Keep reading…
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A pedestrian-only block in Alexandria may become a reality this spring
Last fall, the City of Alexandria approved efforts to finalize planning for a pilot program to make the 100 block of King Street pedestrian-only on weekends from April to October. Keep reading…
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Events: Get ready for DC’s first Open Streets event on Georgia Avenue
Come out to DC’s first Open Streets event, learn global best-practices to solve complex urban challenges, understand how the experience economy intersects with multifamily, and more this week. Keep reading…
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DC is hosting its first Open Streets event this fall. What’s Open Streets?
Mayor Murial Bowser recently announced that a three-mile section of Georgia Avenue will be closed to automobile traffic for several hours in October for the District’s inaugural Open Streets event. Open Streets is a worldwide program that temporarily pedestrianizes streets. Keep reading…