Posts tagged The Wharf
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The Wharf closure highlights the complexities of social distancing and shame culture
Against the backdrop of a pandemic, pictures and videos of crowds at DC’s Maine Avenue Fish Market, commonly known as the Wharf, circulated over the weekend. On the surface, it was painfully obvious social distancing guidelines were not met. However, it is important to understand that the complexities of life that existed before this pandemic for some of our neighbors have grown more complex in the midst of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Keep reading…
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People use the built environment how they need it, not always how it’s intended
Ever since the opening of Phase I in October 2017, the Wharf in DC has seen flocks of people at its restaurants, historic fish market, boardwalk and various piers. The “Recreation Pier” has public swings that are one of the first urban elements you see when entering the Wharf through 7th Street. Keep reading…
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Events: Tech at the Wharf, NoVa transit projects, walking tour in White Flint, and more!
Learn more about the science and technology underpinning the Wharf, head to transportation camp in Baltimore, weigh in on future transit projects in Northern Virginia, see how Montgomery is remaking its suburbs, and more in events this week. Keep reading…
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Swing sets, fire pits, and jumbotrons: Creative space-activitating urban design is blossoming in DC
Creative urban designers aiming to help spaces feel alive are turning to increasingly imaginative ideas, like grown-up swing sets and urban fire pits. Keep reading…
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Like maps? Play the Straight Curvy Road game, and see where maps take you
Pick a big suburban road (not too big). Ignore its names. Follow it straight through every intersection until you can't anymore. Where do you go? Keep reading…
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The Wharf development raises the question: How affordable is ‘affordable’?
Government officials and project stakeholders frequently use similar language to describe very different realities. The goal of more affordable housing is a starting place. The next question — what kind of affordable housing — matters just as much. Keep reading…
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Yet again in the eleventh hour, a company foots the bill to extend Metro service for a Nationals game
This is not the first time the Nationals have refused to pay for extended Metro hours, nor is it the first time where an outside sponsor has decided to foot the bill. Several of our contributors shared their thoughts on the whole saga. Keep reading…
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First impressions of the Wharf: Mega-projects have pros and cons
The Wharf, a giant new development on the Southwest Waterfront, is perhaps the clearest example of a “instant neighborhood” in the District to date. Its success or failure will be watched closely for lessons in urban development. Keep reading…
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The Circulator could go to Congress Heights, L’Enfant Plaza, and U Street
Changes to DC Circulator could bring the DC-run bus service to Congress Heights, L'Enfant Plaza, U Street/Howard University, but remove it from Skyland, Wisconsin Avenue, and Potomac Avenue. What do you think? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: All about access
Office space shift; Capitol B for bike; Dedicated funding from the Dome; Cycling stress no more; Taxi tastes; A peek at the pier; DC, fitness king; Two stories too tall; City slides over in Sweden. Keep reading…