Posts tagged Planning
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Six Ward 2 council candidates talk urbanist issues, with no Jack Evans
On Thursday, September 26, DC Council candidates for Ward 2 gathered for their first forum to talk housing, transportation, the climate crisis, and other social justice issues. Candidates John Fanning, Jordan Grossman, Daniel Hernandez, Patrick Kennedy, Kishan Putta, and Yilin Zhang offered their views. Current Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans, who’s embroiled in an ethics scandal and has not yet filed for re-election, was invited but did not attend. Keep reading…
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The comp plan, which charts the path for DC’s growth, is being amended. What’s taking so long?
DC’s Comprehensive Plan sets the course for how the city will grow, and the Framework element sets the tone for the rest of this important planning document. Right now the DC Council is in the process of updating the Comp Plan, starting with the Framework. Getting the amendments passed has been a slog. Keep reading…
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The region sets housing goals. Now can it deliver?
The Washington region now has three measurable targets for housing production which will help clarify the amount of housing needed, how accessible it will be, and how affordable for residents. Keep reading…
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Why urbanism is good for children and teens
Many people still assume kids belong in the suburbs, where they’ve got yards to play in and great schools to learn in. But good, urban neighborhoods can produce good kids as well. Keep reading…
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This video uses the “Cities: Skylines” game to show how freeways damage cities
This one video gives viewers a look at how freeways impact cities. Keep reading…
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This map shows a 40s-era plan to make East Capitol an expansive avenue
In the 1940s, there was a proposal to make East Capitol Street into a wide, monumental avenue. This map shows what it would look like, and provides some other glimpses into what DC was like at the time. Keep reading…
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Tysons was built around cars. How can it transform into a place people can walk?
Tysons wants to transform from a suburban office park to a bona-fide city filled with more residents, even more jobs, and culture and activities. According to its comprehensive plan, Tysons is aiming to become “a true urban downtown for Fairfax County.” But the question on a lot of people’s minds is how they will get there, and how they will get around. Keep reading…
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This plan aims to help Baltimore’s Penn Station reach its full potential. Will it really happen?
Pennsylvation Station is Baltimore’s main transit hub, which feeds Amtrak, MARC, local light rail, and bus lines into the city and the region. Despite its importance, the station is awkwardly situated and not very well connected with the rest of the city. Keep reading…
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Events: Try your hand at sketching to better connect with your city
Are you looking for a new way to connect with your built environment? The place-shaping professionals behind “Sketching The District” are holding a special sketching tour on Wednesday, September 18, for the GGWash community. This urbanism-themed sketching meet-up will focus on DC’s NoMa neigbhorhood. We welcome all skill levels to join in this unique activity. Keep reading…
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Have you ever wondered why this federal building is missing a corner?
The Department of Agriculture South Building an archetypal federal building: big, beige, and boxy. But it’s missing a corner. Why? The L’Enfant Plan and a street that no longer exists. Keep reading…