Posts tagged Pedestrians
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Old Enough! DC edition: what a kids’ independent errand says about our built environment
In some countries, it’s normal for kids to undertake errands on their own from a young age. Their built environment and culture prioritize their safety and ability to navigate independently. But American patterns of land use don’t encourage the same level of independence. The author sent her children on an errand to see how they’d manage on their own. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Redevelopment plans canceled at Armed Forces Retirement Home
Armed Forces Retirement Home cancels mixed-use redevelopment plans. White House lays out plans to spur office-to-residential conversions. Montgomery County releases list of “troubled” apartment buildings amid first year of financial sanctions on such buildings. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mayor Bowser discusses future of RFK with DC residents
Bowser makes case for plans at RFK Stadium. Judge allows Arlington residents’ case against Missing Middle to move forward. Prince George’s County real estate investors concerned about possibility of permanent rent stabilization Keep reading…
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Transit Diary: A Foggy Bottom resident leans on transit and walking to move herself (and a lot of corn) around town
In this latest Transit Diary, Courtney Cooperman, a Foggy Bottom-based housing advocate, makes her way around DC on foot and by transit, reflecting on what works well and where our transit system and pedestrian infrastructure could improve. Keep reading…
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Metro was almost built without elevators. Here’s how we avoided that mistake.
Accommodations for passengers in wheelchairs were not the norm when Metrorail was first planned, but the system has — and always has had— elevators in all of its stations. This is the story of how that came to be. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Coalition of more than 100 organizations releases detailed climate plan for Maryland
Maryland advocates release detailed climate action plan covering several areas of concern. Greater Baltimore Council convenes summit on transportation and economic development. Alexandria provides an early look at 2024 complete streets projects. Keep reading…
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Worried about climate change? You can plug into these local efforts to help turn the tide.
There’s a lot you can do to influence the Washington region’s effect on climate change. When you’ve had enough doom scrolling, take a look at where you can help. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Nina Albert named DC deputy mayor for planning and economic development
Bowser names new deputy mayor for planning and economic development. Alexandria residents weigh in on zoning reform plan. Six-year-old injured by hit-and-run driver in Capitol Hill. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA adding safety checks after September derailment
WMATA commits to additional safety checks after last month’s derailment. Historic U Street property up for sale for first time in nearly 40 years. Harborplace redeveloper envisions pedestrian-centered Inner Harbor. Keep reading…
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What GGWash said at a recent DC traffic safety hearing
At a hearing held by the DC Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment in October, Greater Greater Washington, the DC Transportation Equity Network, and the DC Sustainable Transportation Coalition testified about bills designed to reduce increasing risks from traffic violence on DC streets. Keep reading…