Posts about District of Columbia
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How to make a successful urban park
This Saturday, June 12, organizers will be showing the U.S.-England World Cup game at 2:30pm in Dupont Circle. Dupont Circle is an ideal location for a locally-oriented public gathering because it’s our region’s most celebrated small urban park. While most Washingtonians recognize Dupont Circle as a celebrated park, its current venerated status is… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fares and blogs
Metro fares going up, twice; Capital surcharge too; DDOT blogging; More food, drink for U; Should Arlington require shoveling?; Fenty FOIA fail; Seasons change, bloggers switch jobs; And…. Keep reading…
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Proposed AU dorms earn an easy A
With its 2011 Campus Plan, American University has a once-in-a-century chance to reshape Upper Northwest. The Plan offers two opportunities to local residents. The first is for a beautiful, sustainable, and safe Nebraska Avenue. The second is for a diminished impact on the lives and communities of neighbors. However, in order to reach a mutual solution, residents must give… Keep reading…
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Should Metrobus run like the Circulator on major arteries?
WMATA has made strides with its Metrobus service, but it’s still a little stodgy when it comes to trying new things. Is it time WMATA took a bold move and began some Circulator-type service on a major arterial? WMATA has managed to reduce its average fleet age, institute MetroExtra service, implement NextBus service (which still needs improvement) and developed… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Types of density
Intersections = walkability; Degree density; Development agreements not followed; Boasberg says bye; $1m for ped/bike in Arlington; No bike racks at the Mayflower?; Halsey the super-reporter. Keep reading…
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Then and Now: Woodward & Lothrop building
The former Woodward & Lothrop flagship store bounded by 10th, 11th, F, and G Streets, NW did not achieve the form familiar to most Washingtonians until 1927. The historic building along G street was occupied by Woodies in 1887. They soon outgrew the space and began occupying other properties on the block. Though Woodies occupied nearly the entire block by 1897, it was largely in… Keep reading…
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Middle Georgia Avenue getting “Great Streets” treatment
On May 17, 2010, work on the $7.9 million Middle Georgia Avenue Great Streets project began. The project is expected to last approximately 18 months and will include the area between Webster Street and Otis Place, NW, and include Upshur Street between 8th and 9th Streets. The District’s stated goals and objectives with their Great Streets projects are: Improve the quality… Keep reading…
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DDOT supporters feeling burned by Penn. Ave. lanes
Reasonable people disagree about whether the change to the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes is for the better or worse. Personally, I’m not sure. But the experience makes it more difficult to keep defending DDOT against criticism that they’re not planning or communicating adequately. I’ve slightly modified my comments in yesterday’s post (with… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links and media: Final decisions
Have a tip for the links? Submit it here. Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Big plans to testify, see panels, take tours
One little plan you should make; Support wires; Support buildings at East Falls Church; Online engagement and sustainable mobility; And a panel on cycling; Tour U Street and Tysons; Support restaurants and bars. Keep reading…