Posts tagged Sprawl
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Two ways to give our sprawling suburbs a glow up
For folks who want walkability in more than just the places so many of our region’s residents can’t afford to live, suburban retrofits are the dream. This post takes a look at how, exactly, local governments can make them happen. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mayor Bowser proposes delaying office building emissions reductions by 3 years
Mixed response to Mayor Bowser’s proposal to delay emissions standards on office buildings. DCHA’s proposed housing rules draw concern from advocates and the community. Prince George’s County Council members propose 2-year pause on townhouse construction outside designated transit hubs. Keep reading…
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National links: Widening highways doesn’t work, but US transportation leaders keep doing it
Why do transportation leaders keep widening highways if it doesn’t work? Colorado governor to tackle housing affordability by reducing sprawl. Car culture leaves Britons in transport poverty. Keep reading…
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National links: The most dangerous road in America
The most dangerous road in America. Texas skirts environmental laws on highway construction projects. Young adults not moving far from home. Keep reading…
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This map shows how low-density sprawl makes climate change worse
Most Americans surveyed in a recent poll (including a majority of city dwellers) believe that high density is bad for the environment. In reality, however, sprawl is probably much worse for creating carbon dioxide emissions. Keep reading…
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National links: American cities are outliers, and not in a good way
Why are our cities so different from those in Europe and around the world? Disney gets into the sprawl scene. The dream of the mall is looking awfully nightmarish. Keep reading…
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This map shows why recent housing construction patterns are troubling news for the climate
The past three decades have seen a lot of housing built in exurban communities in the Washington region. Here’s why that’s not good news for our region’s carbon footprint. Keep reading…
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2020 census numbers show where our region is growing and where it isn’t
Last Thursday, the US Census Bureau released the redistricting data from the 2020 census, giving the public its first look at the results for geographic areas smaller than states. What does this data tell us about how our region is growing? Keep reading…
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These beautiful maps show how the region’s population density has changed since 1970
DC’s population growth has slowed since the 2009 boom, but the population still continues to climb. In December 2018, the US Census Bureau announced that DC’s population reached 702,455, officially passing the 700,000 mark. Keep reading…
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Maryland can’t afford the costs of building more highways
If the question is how do we reduce traffic congestion, the answer will usually involve building more highways. Perhaps we should ask whether can we afford the costs of building more highways. Keep reading…