Posts tagged Union Market
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM/CEO Randy Clarke reaches first year on the job
WMATA GM/CEO reaches one-year anniversary as agency leader. WMATA adds new taller fare gates at Metrorail stations in response to fare evasion. Fairfax County plans to remove hills that led to fatal car crash. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: All but two McPherson Square encampment residents are without permanent housing
Most McPherson Square residents remain unhoused after Wednesday’s sweep. Maryland is pausing changes to its vehicle emissions inspection program. Duke Street transitway project considering dedicated bus lanes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: The rise of bike buses in Arlington
“Bike buses” on the rise in Arlington. Maryland receives $1.5 million for Purple Line development. Washington-Baltimore area sees high numbers of office-to-apartment conversions. Keep reading…
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DC will build a tunnel from the NoMa Metro, delay the K Street Transitway, replace lead pipes, and fund more affordable housing
A long-awaited moment in budget season comes when DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson releases his package of budget changes, which combine, reconcile, and sometimes reverse things from the individual committees. Here are some of the changes most connected to issues we cover. Keep reading…
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Two (formerly three) newcomers mount strong challenges to Anita Bonds
In the June 19 Democratic primary for at at-large seat on DC Council, incumbent Anita Bonds — on the council since 2012 — faces young challengers running viable campaigns. Housing affordability and inequality appear to be emerging as critical issues in this race. Keep reading…
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Deaf Urbanism can help us build more inclusive and accessible cities
Deaf urbanists are wondering what a city designed specifically for Deaf people would look like, and what kind of community this would create. Can we design entire neighborhoods and cities specifically for Deaf people and for others with unique physical and spatial needs? Keep reading…
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Charles Allen wants more transparency when the public subsidizes parking spaces
Under this proposal, TIFs can go forward with parking — since sometimes that might really be necessary — but the developer has to justify in a transparent way why the parking is needed. Keep reading…
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Elissa Silverman explains her amendment to limit publicly-funded parking at Union Market
Last week we posted Councilmember Charles Allen's letter explaining his vote to use public funds for parking at Union Market. Now, here is Elissa Silverman's explanation of her proposed amendment, which would have used these funds for affordable housing and a new Metro entrance instead. Keep reading…
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Charles Allen responds to critics of publicly-subsidized parking at Union Market
Councilmember Charles Allen recently voted to to spend $36 million on 600 parking spots at Union Market. Here is his letter to his constituents explaining his decision. Keep reading…
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The DC Council says it’s for a walkable city, then pays $36 million for 600 parking spots
Councilmembers regularly say they appreciate the walkable urbanism of DC, value transit, and want affordable housing. But this vote ignores the fact that if public spending favors driving and shortchanges transit accessibility and affordable housing, the end result will match. Keep reading…