Posts tagged Sustainability
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DC is ranked as having the top park system in the US. That’s a problem.
The National Parks Service owns most of DC’s famed parkland. That creates challenges for managing these amenities and maximizing benefits for the public. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Public Space Committee defeats Optimus Prime, Bumblebee (and the Armorer)...for now
DC Public Space Committee denies permit for Transformers statues. Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront expected to rise two feet by 2050. Arlington is now one of the country’s most expensive rental markets. Keep reading…
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The fate of two trail projects in southeast DC is too uncertain
Residents have campaigned for decades for a Shepherd Branch trail and a safer Suitland Parkway trail, successfully winning funding in the proposed FY24 budget. But there’s a chance that money might be reallocated before the DC Council passes its final budget on May 30, 2023. Keep reading…
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National links: College grads struggling with urban affordability, too
Coastal cities now pricing out college graduates too. Taking a lesson from Brussels. Saving transit is cheaper than letting it die. Keep reading…
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National links: Donut art, zoning laws clash in free speech debate
A donut mural in New Hampshire sparks debate over free speech and zoning laws. City blocks are a reflection of their city’s character. How walkable cities enable true freedom. Keep reading…
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National links: Bike shares nationwide face challenges amid Lyft’s financial struggles
Bike shares face uncertainty as Lyft struggles to rebound from the pandemic. How accessory dwelling units could help seniors age in place. Ithaca hopes to be a model city for emissions reduction. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Red Line trains suspended Monday morning due to person killed on tracks
Person dies on Red Line tracks during Monday’s rush hour. Downtown DC needs more amenities to be livable. Audit finds Maryland Toll Authority overcharged thousands of users. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County considers a permanent road diet for Little Falls Parkway
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Montgomery County closed parts of Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda to cars. This week, the Planning Board will have a public hearing to decide it should be made permanent. Keep reading…
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Study: Vision Zero cannot succeed without examining racism and classism in land-use
A recent study presents the idea that Vision Zero cannot succeed unless racism and classism in land-use is addressed. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington County Board unanimously approves missing middle zoning
Arlington County Board approves missing middle zoning. Affordable housing, Circulator take a hit in Bowser’s proposed budget. Maryland state legislators need to rethink how they’ll pay for transportation investments. Keep reading…