Posts tagged Park View
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A historic district nomination presents another test for DC preservation law
A Park View historic district nomination stretches recent historic board precedent.
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Here’s the peculiar story of the Irving Street Expressway
There’s some interesting history behind the oddly disconnected corridor between Columbia Heights and Brookland in DC. That weird traffic cloverleaf on North Capitol is one of several remnants of a planned DC freeway system that was never built. Keep reading…
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Where DC once banned black people from living
One of many pieces of America’s shameful racial past was when racial covenants forbade people in certain areas from selling their houses to an African-American family. DC had these in several neighborhoods, particularly Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights, Petworth, Park View, and Bloomingdale. Keep reading…
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DC’s black-owned bookstores are thriving. But will high taxes do them in?
Despite fears of the death of bookstores, independent brick-and-mortar shops have seen a surge in popularity across the US over the past decade, including here in DC. But rising property values are taking a toll on some local shops. Keep reading…
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Are there alternative sites for a dog park if WMATA sells the 11th and Park parcel?
For much of 2018, intense focus has been on the parcel of land owned by WMATA at 11th and Park Road, which has been used as an unofficial dog park since 2009. After many attempts by residents to convert the site into a permanent dog park, WMATA indicated that it was considering selling the parcel. Keep reading…
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Our 2018 endorsements for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions in Ward 1
If you live in U Street, Columbia Heights, Adams Morgan, Mount Pleasant, or nearby neighborhoods, you probably live in Ward 1. In November, there are 11 competitive races on the ballot for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. We found six candidates we think deserve your vote. Keep reading…
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Are dogs urbanist? Do they belong in cities?
Dog owners in Park View are upset that a temporary dog park is about to be sold by the city and likely used for something else. This sparked the question among contributors: What role should dogs have in public spaces in urban areas? Keep reading…
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Urbanists say the darndest things: Highlights from last week’s Comp Plan hearing
Last Tuesday the DC Council held a hearing on the Comprehensive Plan, and it was pretty epic. More than 275 people signed up to testify and the hearing lasted well into the morning of the next day. What was also epic was the fact that over 50 urbanists from across the city showed up to testify, many staying late into the night. 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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Here’s the peculiar story of DC’s Irving Street Expressway
There's some interesting history behind the oddly disconnected corridor between Columbia Heights and Brookland in DC. That weird traffic cloverleaf on North Capitol is one of several remnants of a planned DC freeway system that was never built. Keep reading…