Posts tagged Retail
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Another business is closing at The Shay. Is North End Shaw over?
The Shaw location of Glen's Garden Market is closing after a little more than two years nestled in The Shay, a new mixed-use development. The locavore grocery is not alone. Over the past year there has been a series of retail closures there, leaving many to wonder about the utility of “rebranding” neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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Twitter-hate for Metro’s new swag store? C’mon, man.
In our region, if Metro is involved then it comes with obligatory negativity and a good dose of amusing snark in the #WMATA Twitter-verse. Nonetheless, Metro’s ability to properly schedule its weekend track work teams will not be affected by a swag shop. Keep reading…
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Let Fairfax County officials know: Reston isn’t finished yet
Historically, Reston was notable for embracing mixed-use, walkable development at a time when the conventional wisdom said it was better to drive everywhere. So why don't residents want it to fulfill its original inclusive vision? Keep reading…
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Shared space could be coming to Connecticut Avenue in Cleveland Park
Officials believe the latest proposal addresses many of the problems resulting from the area's current infrastructure, while still respecting the history and character of the neighborhood. Keep reading…
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A condo association in Huntington dissolved itself to make way for a better Metro station area
With this development and the upcoming one on Route 1, Huntington may become a place that new residents want to invest in, rather than just treat like a waypoint. Keep reading…
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DC law prevents gas stations from closing — but the city can’t really stop you
Without the option to petition the Gas Station Advisory Board (GSAB) to close their service station, a landowner in Petworth is suing the city. This GSAB law effectively prevents DC gas stations from being replaced by other things. Keep reading…
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Is Amazon pitting Washington against itself?
Rockstar urbanist Richard Florida that Amazon is intentionally trying to incite an incentives arms race between different metro areas — including DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Keep reading…
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Washington gets a hat trick on Amazon’s HQ2 short list
Amazon wants to construct a second corporate campus, which will be a “full equal” to the existing one in Seattle. Three Washington region bids made the final cut: DC, Northern Virginia, and Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Revoking El Salvador’s Temporary Protective Status is bad news for the region
Although some TPS holders will leave when their status is revoked on September 9, 2019, most will stay and go underground. That means trouble for their neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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20 years ago, Discovery helped save Silver Spring. What happens now that it’s leaving?
Despite concerted efforts by the county and state, Discovery will move its corporate offices to New York, while creative and back office activities will go to Knoxville, Tennessee. Keep reading…