Posts about District of Columbia
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Breakfast links: If not now, when?
Light rail limbo; Waiting for transit; No U-turn; Ivy City reborn; Close to the people; Stuck; Total eclipse; Subterranean blues. Keep reading…
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The Van Ness Metro station’s west entrance isn’t closing just yet
The west entrance to the Van Ness Metro station was supposed to start a three-year closure for escalator repairs today. But after pushback from nearby residents and DDOT, the project is on hold. “I am putting WMATA on notice that all public space permits are suspended until further notice,” DDOT’s Matthew Marcou said. He spoke in response to an audience member’s… Keep reading…
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A history of streetcar planning in the District
DC’s streetcar plans have evolved over 20 years, ebbing and flowing mayor-by-mayor. In advance of the H Street/Benning Road streetcar’s eventual opening, we take a look back at how we’ve arrived at where we are now. DC Vision Plan1997 Transit Service Expansion Plan1999 DC Transit Development2002… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Changing landscapes
Turkey burgers; Kiss it goodbye; At least we’re not Chicago; Baltimore settling; Barry’s spirit; What American dream?; Through the grapevine; Will millennials adopt the car?; Resuscitating Underground Atlanta; A reason to walk; Cycles in the air. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: May day
Budget math; Fare skipping; Baltimore’s deep-rooted problems; Successful service; CaBi workhorse; No parking history; How we commute; Good transit, strong economy; And…. Keep reading…
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DC’s housing affordability crisis, in 7 charts
Renting in DC is getting more and more expensive. These seven charts take a by-the-numbers look at what’s causing DC’s affordable housing crisis and its consequences for renters. 1. DC’s population growth is driving demand for more housing The District’s population is growing. That’s good for our economy, but it also means demand for… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Park and ride
Far from home; All inclusive; No parking for you; Density debate; Never gonna give you up; Pedal up; Not in her, er, driveway?; Picture perfect; Facelift. Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Will DC soon limit the renovations I can make to my row house?
Reader Jim writes, “I live in Columbia Heights. We own a rather tattered ‘charming’ row house, and are gearing up to do a big project to redo it. And I am totally confused about what’s coming down the pike” about DC’s so-called “pop-up” limits. DC’s Zoning Commission recently voted to impose new limits on how tall… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Decisions, decisions
Who won?; It’s official; Capital cuts; A calmer day; Summer of our discontent; Too much; Fixing Route 1; End of an era; And…; Join the breakfast club. Keep reading…
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An entrance at the Van Ness Metro station is about to close for three years
The escalator at the western entrance of the Van Ness Metro station needs serious work. Three years’ worth, to be exact. Keep reading…