Posts about Development
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Will 30 seconds kill White Flint?
The bombing of Tokyo by Gen. Jimmy Doolittle’s carrier-launched B-17s (chronicled in the book and movie “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo”) arguably changed the course of World War Two, even though they did insignificant damage. The same could be true of Friday’s recommendation by Council staff to only implement Phase One of the White Flint Plan. The Planning,… Keep reading…
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Lawbreaking homeowner left Fairfax DOT with few options
The Fairfax Connector stop moved to accommodate one homeowner is making things worse for riders and rewarding the homeowner’s illegal parking, Paul Mounier of Fairfax County DOT confirmed. Many commenters asked some good questions about the story on Tuesday. One top question was whether the homeowner’s son was indeed parking legally or illegally. Mr. Mounier… Keep reading…
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Lunch links: Not going to fix itself
The word on Catoe; Promised to fix transportation? Never mind; Red Line disruptions this weekend; Evans driving distracted?; VRE still growing; Go on a diet; Let Bethesda build; Pop that out of here!. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Transit, Kwame, and Prince George
Government now allowed to consider livability; Softer side of Catoe; Circulator to River East?; Sidewalks still not assured; PG Council displeased with camera reversal; Sun setting on Westphalia?; The High Cost of Free Parking: the movie. Keep reading…
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The only thing we have to fear is fear of traffic
Has a civil engineer ever looked up at the Golden Gate Bridge and thought, “Nah, a suspension bridge could never work?” How many elected officials say, “our city could never be like San Francisco, so let’s not try to bridge our similar strait?” We have plenty of working examples of bridges, and therefore we know we can build more. But when it comes… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Build, don’t kill
TOD proposed for Tysons; DC office space pricier than NY?; Driver kills one of NYC’s oldest; Speed while rich? Pay up; Free bags at farmers’ markets; Topping the hot list; Acela II. Keep reading…
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Homeowner gets bus stop moved for parking space
Many residents of the Fox Mill Estates neighborhood in Herndon are disappointed with Fairfax County’s decision to move a bus stop because a new homeowner doesn’t want it in front of her house. According to resident Carmelita San Jose, the current stop at Pinecrest Road and Viking Drive is safe and well lit, with stop signs to aid crossing and enough room for buses to… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Extend the lane
Ward 1 ANC supports bike lane; DumbBike after the snow; Eight feet for Seven Locks; Road rager gets 5; Montgomery’s density debates; Who can give the most?; SAD = Saw Avatar Depression?; And…. Keep reading…
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North Capitol study recommends parkway and boulevard
The North Capitol Street study has released a set of recommendations, WashCycle notes. North Capitol Street has gradually evolved into more of a freeway over time, including a 19-acre cloverleaf interchange where it meets Irving Street, which the report calls “an anomaly” in DC. But the surrounding neighborhoods are growing, and the street abuts properties… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Buses boo
Was Metro negligent in keeping driver?; Ride On cutting too; Pruning vs. chopping; PG backs down on cameras; Only a month or two?; Yet another art debate; Taxi “anarchy”. Keep reading…