Posts about Development
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Olde Towne Gaithersburg: He who hesitated was lost
During the now-defunct credit bubble, legacy walkable urban places in Montgomery County enjoyed renovation and investment unparalleled in decades. Silver Spring received a brand new commercial development that catalyzed a better reputation and increased foot traffic. Investment in Bethesda accelerated beyond its already fast pace. Wheaton got a renovated mall and new residential… Keep reading…
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Morning links: A sometimes merry land
Support the Pike; From Secretary to Deputy Secretary; Wider, wider, wider; Planner argues stadium opponents missing the point; Crash means holes in the ground; Back in brick; Don’t drink and bike in Poland; Police fee? Streetlight fee? Why not a congestion fee?; The simple answer: Eliminate public transportation. Keep reading…
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Still not inclusionary
The Fenty administration has now been violating the law for 63 days. They haven’t published final inclusionary zoning regulations, despite a Council law requiring it by February 6th. And this law was only the latest in a long series of Council actions demanding the administration stop dragging their feet on inclusionary zoning. Final regulations were expected today, but another… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Not an accident
Police won’t charge Swanson’s killer; Really not an accident; They need Leon; ZipSegwayCar?; Kauai residents repair road themselves; Vacant schools draw bids; Splitting comments should be fixed. Keep reading…
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Mendelson endorses overlay purity over neighborhood vibrancy
Councilmember Phil Mendelson (at-large) testified against the proposed Giant development at Wisconsin Avenue and Newark Street on Monday. His was the only testimony aside from the official presentations by the Office of Planning and DDOT, as cross-examination by the many individual parties in opposition, each representing a small number of nearby residents, consumed the entire… Keep reading…
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H Street United?
Now that DC United won’t be going to Prince George’s after all, what’s next? The Post has a little poll, where staying at RFK, a new DC stadium, or moving away from the region entirely are all about tied. Keep reading…
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Lunch links: Things people dislike
Things neighbors don’t like; Things developers don’t like; At the head; Studies slamming sprawl; Buzz is where you find it. Keep reading…
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Live chat with Brett Abrams
Abrams is author of Capital Sporting Grounds: A History of Stadium and Ballpark Construction in Washington, D.C. What would you like to know about the history of stadiums in our nation’s capital? Keep reading…
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Live chat: Brett Abrams, Tuesday at 2 pm
This week’s live chat features Brett Abrams, an archivist with the National Archives and author of Capital Sporting Grounds: A History of Stadium and Ballpark Construction in Washington, D.C. Marc Fisher outlines some of the history that Abrams uncovered for his book, including plans to build a stadium on the Ellipse in front of the White House or in East Potomac Park. Keep reading…
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Buy tickets now to the April 22nd house party with Gabe Klein
There’s now an official page where you can buy tickets to the April 22nd house party at my house to support the Coalition for Smarter Growth. DDOT Director Gabe Klein will be our special guest. Your $100 contribution will support this important organization that advocates for our issues throughout the region. Keep reading…