Posts tagged Tourism
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What will DC look like under Trump? One of our contributors takes his best guess.
Before last week’s historic and unprecedented election, DC was preparing for a more autonomous and possible independent future. With Donald Trump as president, it may be in for just the opposite. Keep reading…
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Silver Spring’s most prominent corner could get a new hotel
For decades, Silver Spring’s most prominent intersection has been home to a gas station and a giant blank wall. Soon, a new hotel could fill this hole in the urban fabric. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington all in on pedestrian streets
Say goodbye to skywalks; And the gondola goes to … Exxon; The Capitol says capital; How to save Baltimore’s alley houses; Two tough crashes in Maryland; Mapping discrimination and architecture; Airbnb touts its benefits; A piece of old Washington. Keep reading…
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National links: Ancient ruins that nobody visits
There are ancient ruins in the United States but people don’t treat them as tourist destinations like they do ones in other countries. Also, not everyone gets to weigh in on how their city is planned, and Ford Motor Company is trying out a different transportation strategy. Check out what’s going on in the world of housing, transportation, and cities around the globe. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA Board demands answers
Answers, Metro. Now.; Too many rods for safety; Workers and managers all do horribly; Shelter opponents sue; How kids get to school; Where we work, where we live; Anacostia going over asking; The playground thief; And…. Keep reading…
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Tour the White House with Google Street View
Want to tour the White House, but can’t score an entry pass? Google’s Street View tool includes the building’s interior. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Spring break
Early bloom; Track work holiday; Yellow wins; Purple Line bike bonuses; No new SAFE house; New housing in Silicon Valley; (Bike) war is over; Now hiring; And…. Keep reading…