Posts tagged Urban Farming
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Breakfast links: New Union Station leadership proposes revitalization plan
Union Station officials offer plan to save beleaguered station. 100+ cyclists show support for bike lanes on Old Georgetown Road. Curbside Groceries steps in to fill gaps created by closed Bellevue grocery. Keep reading…
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Grassy lawns exist to prove you’re not a peasant. It’s time to let that status symbol die
Grassy lawns originally became popular for members of the pre-industrial aristocracy to show they could afford to waste land rather than farm it. Today, lawns are mandated by zoning codes that outlaw other uses, even front yard gardens. Keep reading…
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Events: Confront the legacy of anti-Blackness in the built environment
Learn about exclusionary practices in transportation planning. Learn to ride the trails safely. Discuss the possibility of meaningful police reform in DC, and more in this week’s urbanist events. Keep reading…
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Events: Learn how a more resilient DC can mitigate extreme heat
Come learn how sustainable design and better planning can mitigate extreme heat, attend a discussion about how local landscape is designed, attend an open house about how federal workplaces can become more efficient, and more during this week’s events. Keep reading…
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Mary Cheh will fund more bike lanes, raise residential parking fees, study decongestion pricing, and not keep Circulator free
DC would get more public space inspectors, dedicated spaces for dockless scooters, and some progress on a long-delayed bike lane on 6th or 9th streets NW, under a draft budget revision from Councilmember Mary Cheh. Meanwhile, the DC Circulator would no longer be free and people would have to pay more for residential parking permits, especially for cars beyond the first. Keep reading…
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Events: Find out how GGWash endorses local candidates
Find out how GGWash's elections committee figures out which local candidates to endorse, learn about transforming how we address community violence, meet walkability star Jeff Speck and get your book signed, learn about vertical farming, and more in this week's events. Keep reading…
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Events: Tour solar-powered and green homes across the area
Tour solar-powered homes and get candid advice from owners; join GGWash in learning how to get more people to walk, bicycle, and scoot; dance to some go-go at a local urban farm, and more in events! Keep reading…
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Why urbanists should be enthusiastic about urban agriculture
Urban agriculture aims to eradicate food insecurity in cities, foster community, and otherwise contribute to the well-being of residents — all things urbanists seek. There are a dozen or so farms and more than 100 school gardens in and around DC, and research indicates they can have a surprisingly large benefit to residents’ quality of life. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s County wants greener development
Including green building standards in the ordinance will help ensure that new development in Prince George’s will meet a minimum level of environmental friendliness. This in turn will help protect natural resources, reduce emissions, and generally support better health for everyone in the county. Keep reading…
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Good news for farmers and foodies: Prince George’s zoning rewrite promotes urban farms and gardens
Here's some exciting news for local farmers and foodies alike: Prince George's zoning update better accommodates urban and suburban agriculture and eases restrictions on production of locally-grown food. Keep reading…