Posts about District of Columbia
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911 dispatchers not aware of Metropolitan Branch Trail
A group of young men tried to push a cyclist off his bike on the Metropolitan Branch Trail yesterday. When he called 911 to report the incident, the dispatcher seemed unable to enter the incident into the database because the trail isn’t a “street”. Brookland resident Laura reported on the MPD 5th District community listserv, My husband has started riding… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Coming soon
DC government’s tech innovation; EFC debate underway; Fares too confusing?; Affordable forever?; One teen vs. the generistocracy; Howard Theater, for real?; Followups; Walking and biking around the nation. Keep reading…
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How great are tree grates?
DDOT will soon be bidding contracts to reconstruct 18th Street in Adams Morgan. Adams Morgan Main Street is trying to persuade them to replace the standard tree boxes with grates. Tree boxes fence off an area for the tree’s soil and roots. Meanwhile, tree grates cover that space with a surface that people can walk on, but which allow rainwater to run down to the soil beneath. Keep reading…
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I’m talking about technology and transportation
This week is Digital Capital Week, and today’s theme is Media 2.0, meaning there are a lot of events about the future of media including a few where I’ll be speaking. Keep reading…
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Modern condo building proposed for Park View
The developers of the property at 3577 Warder Street have posted a rendering and details of their project, which will contain five 2-bedroom units and parking. Keep reading…
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Lunch links: Suburban infrastructure
ICC tolls set low-ish; What Prince George’s wants; Even more Arlington; Too many exurbs; How the law turned against cyclists; MPD tech head logged out; Johnny was late because of subway crowding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington’s antis
OMG buildings!; Cross 395 soon; Where Arlington would put bike sharing; In-law apartment or second house?; Negative externalities of homeownership; DDOT updates; Examinations. Keep reading…
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Weekend open thread, massive crowds, and Flickr pool
Some readers have suggested we start posting “weekend open threads” for readers to discuss other issues besides those in recent posts.. The theme for today’s thread is: how did you enjoy our walkable urban places this weekend? I watched half the World Cup match between England and the US in Dupont Circle, which was packed with people far beyond anything… Keep reading…
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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…