Posts about Development
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Self-driving cars, payment via smart phone, and more will change transportation. Is our region ready?
Picture a DC region with autonomous vehicles, crowdsourced buses, and a single payment system for all forms of transit. These things could very well be on the horizon, but according to a group of transportation experts, they’ll mean new challenges when it comes to cybersecurity, safety, and accountability. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line setback, confirmed
More Purple Line delays; New DC school chancellor; Stop at the red; Airbnb in Arlington; What will the bridge park bring?; Budget shortfalls hit VA; Coming soon to a back road near you; It’s not easy being green; A lane of their own; And…. Keep reading…
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DC will probably never be too dense. These comments explain why, in a nutshell.
Some people think “density” means “a city that’s packed to the gills.” But a couple of our commenters recently pointed out that our region has more than ample space, and adding more housing isn’t just necessary— it’s beneficial. Keep reading…
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A tree I planted in Shaw 20 years ago was recently chopped down. I see that as a sign of life.
Twenty years ago, I planted an elm tree on the sidewalk near my house. Despite the relatively high chance that a driver would run their car into it, that never happened. It did, however, recently come down as part of a construction project. To me, my tree being gone perfectly captures just how much DC has changed. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Homeless in the city
Bucking the trend… for the worst; Replacing the Nice Bridge; SunTrust Plaza squatters; There’s a lot of construction in DC; Show me the receipts; Potential HUD pick is cozy with Ryan; Struggle for housing in Vancouver. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Back to the drawing board?
No more private parking; Transportation funding, redux; DC development lowdown; Zoning Commission’s newest member; Help in a changing Shaw; Charter school milestone; Dupont’s high-tech park; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Montreal’s attempt to slow growth
Montreal’s city council is limiting the number of new restaurants in one neighborhood in hopes that the move will slow rising prices. The buildings we live and work in shape how we think, and designers are hoping that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Some argue that our urban policies of the last two decades drove down city voter turnout earlier this month. Read about this, and more, from… Keep reading…
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To make room for future workers, Montgomery County needs to build 4,200 new housing units per year
More and more jobs are coming to Montgomery County, and the workers taking them need places to live. The county’s planning office recently created a few graphics showing that while Montgomery is building enough housing units, they aren’t necessarily lining up with what workers will be able to afford. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Late night service? Check yes or no
Late-night backers dwindle; The state of SafeTrack; Penn Station revamp; Dial “C” for crime; Boost in cemetery security; Hospital expansion; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Protecting immigrants in the Trump era
Sanctuaries may not be safe; A sprawl tax in Montgomery; Early warnings for track workers; Tripartisanship; Getting ahead of the weather; Get your plane tickets; And…. Keep reading…