Posts about Community
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Breakfast links: Suits and straws
Rest easy, Councilman; Bowser wins straw poll; Rideshare regulators; Ride on; Density is good for your health; Buying density with affordable housing dollars; Where we run; Stop the bridge; And…. Keep reading…
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We’re looking for an Associate Editor!
As I mentioned yesterday, Dan Reed is moving on from editing for Greater Greater Washington as he has found a full-time job. That’s great for him but too bad for us, since we have to replace him. But maybe it’s good for you or someone you know who can fill the role? Below is our job description. You can also download a PDF. Please pass this along to people you know and… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Thanks for not driving
War on cars begins at college; Car sharing’s big impact on auto sales; Mixed-use to replace urban farm; Fare hikes greatly impact disabled; Marijuana bill called discriminatory; Battle against development sprawl; Envision public spaces with snow; Mind the strike; Big trouble in little China?; And…. Keep reading…
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For our birthday, support us for the future!
Today is Greater Greater Washington’s 6th birthday! Do you want to see Greater Greater Washington continue to grow and thrive for many more years? If so, please help us find a new Associate Editor, and help us pay him or her by becoming a supporter! Yes, we are kicking off our first-ever reader drive. If you find Greater Greater Washington a valuable resource and/or enjoy… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A city of contrasts
Gimme shelter; Council votes to decriminalize pot; Too noisy?; Washington Flyer fare falling; House of worship to housing; To build or not to build?; The psychology of cities; More cyclists, more rule followers; The cost of not investing; And…. Keep reading…
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Self-driving cars are coming, and they could change everything we know about cities
Autonomous, self-driving vehicles are getting more attention from the media, but little from transportation planners. Given the technology’s potential impacts on our transportation network, it’s time for planners to start thinking about it. As the technology advances, mainstream media now treat self-driving cars with seriousness and respect, as do business… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Questions answered
Q&A with Sarles; New deal for CaBi operator; Fraudulent parking; New look for cities in movies; Big plans for London housing; How our Venice succumbed to the car; New tech to prevent vehicle deaths; And…. Keep reading…
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Is contemporary art the best use for the Franklin School?
DC economic development officials have selected a bid to turn the Franklin School into a modern art center that will host temporary exhibitions. The plan comes from a prominent collector, Dani Levinas; developer EastBanc will turn the former school into the museum. It will include a ground floor restaurant by José Andrés, Jonathan O’Connell reported… Keep reading…
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Everywhere you can get on intercity transit in America, in one map
This map, from the American Intercity Bus Riders Association, attempts to show all the major intercity transit routes in America. It includes Amtrak, Greyhound, and several other bus carriers. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Regulation
Big-box protections can harm; Follow the regs; What the frack?; Kentlands split over BRT; Pay the fare with your phone; Howze wins the nomination; Will more Dems run as independents?; Cyclists continue riding; And…. Keep reading…