Posts tagged Race
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Gentrification in DC is not just a black and white issue
Most conventional debates over gentrification in DC position the process as one that replaces long-time black residents with newer, wealthier white residents. Given the context, this framing makes sense: DC has a well-established black middle class and a wealth of black history. However, the reality is a bit more complex — and diverse. Keep reading…
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Metro gave white supremacists special treatment, despite its earlier promise
Metro brought white supremacists downtown to the Unite the Right 2 rally in what was functionally a private railcar on Sunday, August 13, despite earlier statements saying it wouldn't provide special trains or cars to rallygoers. Keep reading…
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Some Anne Arundel County residents want to shut down their light rail. Again.
Some residents in Anne Arundel County are pushing to close light rail stations that run in their communities to Baltimore. (No, this isn't an old post from 2011. Or from 1994.) Closure proponents claim they're concerned about crime from light rail riders, but there's no evidence of increased crime in the area, from the train or otherwise. Keep reading…
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Arlington’s Christian Dorsey says “protecting” neighborhoods often means protecting segregation and unaffordability
Christian Dorsey, the vice-chair of the Arlington County Board, gave an amazing speech at the Alliance for Housing Solutions’ annual Leckey Forum in June. He talked about historical racism in our housing policy, about environmental justice in locating infrastructure and polluting industry. And he tied it to today’s debates over housing and density in a powerful way. Keep reading…
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National links: How to save transit, plus “spite buildings” from around the world
If cities want to save transit, they need to adapt to new forms of competition and make transferring to a bus or train seamless. Check out these architectural examples of human pettiness from around the world. Portland, Oregon is trying something new to protect a historically black neighborhood. Keep reading…
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National links: Is New York City losing its heart?
New York is becoming a haven for the wealthy and losing what once made it great, the author argues. Climate change is influencing homebuyers' decisions. The Boring Company's bid to build a transport line in Chicago seems really low for a project so large. Keep reading…
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National links: Horizontal skyscrapers in China could usher in 3D zoning
Some say China's horizontal skyscrapers could usher in an era of 3D zoning. Dead golf courses present an opportunity to build more housing. The challenge of moving people up, down, and across thriving central business districts. Keep reading…
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Banks find loopholes to deny blacks and Latinos home loans at twice the rate of whites
Here in the Washington region, African Americans are 2.2 times as likely to be denied a home mortgage loan compared to whites, an analysis from Reveal News shows. Latinos are 1.9 times as likely to be denied — even when controlling for factors like the applicant’s income, loan amount, and neighborhood. Keep reading…
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National links: Dallas doubles down on its highway mistakes
Dallas made forward-thinking plans for its highways — then abandoned them. Self-driving cars and jetpacks are shiny, but the future of transportation is still public transit. Bloomberg contributors debate whether increasing density or increasing sprawl most relieves the housing crunch. Keep reading…
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Here’s the primer you need to understand Prince George’s extraordinary diversity
Compared to the rest of the Washington region, Prince George’s County has unique and oft-misunderstood demographics. This breakdown of the county’s mix of density, wealth, race, language, and government will help you understand it better. Keep reading…