Posts tagged Restaurant Limitation
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Weekend links: Montreal’s attempt to slow growth
Montreal’s city council is limiting the number of new restaurants in one neighborhood in hopes that the move will slow rising prices. The buildings we live and work in shape how we think, and designers are hoping that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Some argue that our urban policies of the last two decades drove down city voter turnout earlier this month. Read about this, and more, from… Keep reading…
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Time to ditch Cleveland Park’s anti-restaurant law
Why is Cleveland Park’s commercial strip struggling while restaurants that could serve residents’ needs don’t open? An outdated zoning law prohibits new food establishments. It’s time to get rid of this failed rule. 5 years ago, shortly before our second child was born, my wife and I moved to Cleveland Park from Dupont Circle. We were determined to… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Big days for bikes
Millions and millions; Two wheel Friday; How we move; Stop ugly houses; FoBo finally done; Height limiting; Why part of 14th isn’t changing; No legal takers for storefront; Bet you can get there; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: People want a city, are getting a city
It’s development utopia again; People really want more restaurants; Recession worse for suburbs; Retail begins in Metro stations; Georgetown students deserve 2 ANC seats; Bethesda gets pay-by-phone; Another lousy parking “privatization”; Bike lanes make crazy writers really crazy; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Endangered peds, bikes and parking spaces
Why Prince Georgians jaywalk; Cyclist hit on Clarendon Boulevard; Van Ness project wants no parking; DC plans climate action; DDOT parking meter pilot survey; Nightlife at heart of ANC contests; Women lead surge in urban biking; Obama’s helmet is effeminate, cowardly. Keep reading…
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Lunch links: Happy hour grab bag
Join us for happy hour tonight; Making the grade; How Wells is urbanism doing in Ward 6?; Hey! I’m walkin’ heah; East of the river, west of recognition; What’s in your development?. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Transportation is for people
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Breakfast links: Fares and blogs
Metro fares going up, twice; Capital surcharge too; DDOT blogging; More food, drink for U; Should Arlington require shoveling?; Fenty FOIA fail; Seasons change, bloggers switch jobs; And…. Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Big plans to testify, see panels, take tours
One little plan you should make; Support wires; Support buildings at East Falls Church; Online engagement and sustainable mobility; And a panel on cycling; Tour U Street and Tysons; Support restaurants and bars. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Distracted driving not fine
Not “fine,” even for Redskins; Alexander hits cyclist; Don’t talk to someone while they’re driving; Fear not, aspiring U Street restauranteurs; Stormwater fee or tax?; Don’t fear Smart Growth; Keep riding on instead of building big garage; And…. Keep reading…