Posts tagged Retail
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Breakfast links: Former McPherson Square encampment residents continue in cycle of evictions
Former McPherson Square encampment residents continue to be unhoused and evicted from other sites. WMATA increases service, along with fares, for this upcoming operating year. United Way determines survival budget to be $81,000 for family of four in Maryland. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA lays out dire consequences of $750 million budget gap
WMATA calling for dedicated operational support in face of $750 million budget shortfall. Report: Downtown DC missing amenities that lure residents to central business districts. Northeast DC apartment owner sues to evict tenants who have faced gas leaks and disrepair Keep reading…
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Walk-up windows continue to be good urbanism
A decade ago, local urbanists were debating whether a macaron shop could successfully run a walk-up window. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, walk-up windows have become fixtures in several popular pedestrian areas. Keep reading…
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The manufacture of affordable housing bumps up against Richmond’s inequitable zoning
A vote against an affordable housing facility shows the deep wounds caused by Richmond’s racist zoning. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC budget heads to mayor’s desk
DC fiscal year 2024 budget passes with a unanimous vote from the council, and heads to the mayor’s desk. Replica of the classic 9:30 Club opens next to the current club. Advocates worried youth violence on Metro is normalizing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s residents cautiously hopeful about Blue Line corridor development
Prince George’s County residents excited, but cautious about new development after prior failures. DC Downtown comeback plan seeking area resident feedback and ideas. DC ranks number one in urban parks, while many argue there is much to be desired. Keep reading…
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How Cleveland Park’s getting its groove back
The activists, business owners, and neighbors who have worked for years to make Cleveland Park a truly urban neighborhood take a well-deserved victory lap for the release of design guidelines for it. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA holding in-person feedback sessions on 8000-series trains
WMATA looks for in-person feedback on 8000-series cars. DC Councilmember proposes cap on rent increases at rent-controlled apartments. Alexandria residents, stakeholders debate Duke Street Transitway plans. Keep reading…
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Downtown DC’s recovery hinges on one word
Stop focusing on forcing workers to return to the office in cars. DC has bigger questions to answer. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Revised Union Station redevelopment plan dramatically reduces parking
FRA presents revised Union Station redevelopment plans. DC Council to decide future of K Street Transitway Tuesday. Prince George’s County Council proposes new spending to boost bike and pedestrian safety. Keep reading…