Posts tagged Retail
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National links: There are downsides to letting the Rust Belt shrink
An economist puts forward a strong argument on why it doesn’t make sense to say that we should just let middle-of-the-country places that are struggling economically die off, Donald Trump has named a Secretary of Transportation, and Volvo just finished building the world’s longest bus. Read about this, and more, from world of transportation, land use, and other related areas! Leaving… Keep reading…
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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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Our endorsements for ANC in Ward 8
The southern half of DC’s area east of the Anacostia River, Ward 8 contains neighborhoods such as Historic Anacostia, Barry Farm, Congress Heights, and Shipley Terrace. It has DC’s highest unemployment and poverty, but also some beautiful parks, historic buildings, and a few terrific candidates for Advisory Neighborhood Commission. Here are four that deserve your vote. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Big bike beginnings
Trails tie the knot; Bike more in Baltimore; United for DC United; 404: Operator not found; 10 over 400; Germany’s better housing model; US not invested in movement; And…. Keep reading…
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So you’ve got a friend in town and they’re really into trains. Here’s where to take them.
Last year, we published lists of toys you could give to a young train buff and places you could take them to visit. But what about the railfans who are all grown up? Where are the best places to take adult friends to hang out, do some train spotting, and learn some rail history? Keep reading…
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Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, explained
DC has a small, hyperlocal form of government called Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. Commissioners, who are elected by their neighbors, help with neighborhood problems and weigh in on how places should (or shouldn’t) change, but can’t actually make laws or regulations. Still, despite having little formal power, ANCs have a lot of influence over how the District does or doesn’t… Keep reading…
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This is the best route for checking out DC’s breweries
It’s DC beer week, an annual event that celebrates local brewers, who add to the region’s character and economy. There are ten brewers in DC plus one that’s just across the border in Silver Spring. To see them all, I created what I’m calling the Washington Beer Trail. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Woodley Park hotel plans falter
Whining wins on Wardman Park; Slow down, SafeTrack?; Lyttonsville’s plan for walkability; Brookland Manor still on the move; 14th St changes, as seen through food; Our automated future is coming … slowly; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington streets made for walking
Pedestrian only in Arlington; Metro blues; SunTrust’s new treatment; Don’t forget to hit record; More money for city dwellers; Density or sprawl? How about both?; Next stop, Margaritaville; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Rollback on Walmart
Walmart, not a Prince George’s savior; Preserve Emerald Street?; Turf wars in Alexandria; WMATA’s labor problem; FCC says keep the WiFi; Beach Drive takes a vacation; Housing insecure, still; And…. Keep reading…