Posts tagged Retail
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National links: Cities are still grappling with Robert Moses’ highway legacy
Should NYC tear down the outdated Brooklyn-Queens Expressway? Businesses still want a lot of parking, even as some developers are trying to reduce it. The term “smart city” may be overused, but this report clarifies what a smart city actually is. Keep reading…
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Tysons East wants to draw the “creative class,” and get them to stay
Lots of people come to the glitzy, suburban Tysons East neighborhood to work, but most of them leave as soon as the workday is over. Tysons wants to change that. Keep reading…
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Crystal City is (probably) ready for HQ2’s transformation
“Amazon has a chance for a fresh start… and those places have an opportunity to learn from Seattle's mistakes,” wrote the New York Times' Ben Casselman. This prospect should prompt local governments across the region to leverage this investment and implement plans that improve sustainability and equity, rather than reacting after the fact. Keep reading…
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Video: People used to gather at malls, but they’re closing. Now what?
The number of shopping malls in the US quadrupled between 1970 and 2017, and for decades, they served an important social function. Malls were a gathering place for people of all ages, particularly in suburbs where there were generally few places to hang out. Even today, they have a unique place in the American psyche and in our pop culture. Keep reading…
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What our region can learn from walkable communities around the country (Part 1)
Back in March, urbanist author Philip Langdon came to The National Press Club to talk about his latest book, “Within Walking Distance.” Each lesson Langdon draws from the neighborhoods he studied can also be seen in action within the Washington region. Here are the first three. Keep reading…
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For us, by us: Community revitalization tips from the “We Are Anacostia” campaign
My hometown of Washington, DC is often cited as a city that recently rebounded from hard times to boast a now-booming and pricey real estate market with a hip-quality of life for its residents. Yet, for my neighbors and I, our story was one of disappointment and frustration as we repeatedly witnessed the hippest economic development efforts skip over our section of the city. Keep reading…
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National links: This LA-area school used kids to protest a subway project
A school in Beverly Hills has gotten into hot water for using students to protest a subway project. All those bankrupt Sears buildings leave a lot of empty space in malls across the US. While most of the town of Mexico Beach was wiped away, this one house was left standing mostly unscathed. Keep reading…
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The “Toilet Paper Test” is a litmus test for walkability. Does your home pass?
If you're at home and you need to buy an emergency roll of toilet paper, can you do so conveniently without using a vehicle? Keep reading…
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Wheaton’s art parade shows how we can reuse vacant suburban spaces
This Sunday, works of art will take over the streets of downtown Wheaton for the Wheaton Art Parade. Now in its second year, the parade is a sign of how communities in Montgomery County are finding new uses for vacant suburban retail spaces. Keep reading…
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How did your Walk Score change over your life?
Last week, I asked how the Walk Score of the place you grew up compares to where you live now. Dan Reed came up with a great extension of the game: Graph the Walk Scores for everywhere you've lived over time. Mine is above. Keep reading…