Posts about Links
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National links: Rethinking migration and gentrification patterns
How the narrative about gentrification is too basic. The history of Phoenix’s ancient canal system. New data on Black migration in and around metro areas. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro Silver Line simulated service to start on October 3
Simulated service on Silver Line extension to start in October. DC declares public emergency over migrant bus arrivals. How and why a Southeast DC street was named after Queen Elizabeth II. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia legislators to attempt repeal of the state’s 2035 zero-emissions vehicle target
Some Virginia legislators will try again to repeal emissions standards in next session. Cyclist and pedestrian path to Rockville Pike near White Flint will reopen. DC retail gifting inspections delayed. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: No changes at MoCo apartment that flooded suddenly almost a year ago
MoCo’s Rock Creek Woods Apartments has made no changes one year after tragic flooding death. Alexandria’s new 81-unit affordable housing complex to open at end of month. Arlington to get 400 new e-bikes throughout county. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Orange Line stations reopen, with promises of more trains, service and on-time construction projects
Station reopenings come with promise of 20 more 7000-series trains and more weekend service. Arlington has yet to pay $23 million promised to Amazon. Memorial ride held for Bethesda cyclist killed by driver in bike lane. Keep reading…
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National links: American cities not built for human connection
America, specifcally Houston, built for cars, not human connection. Why do people hate cyclists so much globally? Turning downtowns residential. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC stream advocates want the entire watershed to be cleaned up
Three DC area streams get low quality ratings from region’s Audoboun Naturalist Society. Maryland court upholds right to challenge developers’ forest conservation plans. Fairfax County to phase out county-owned gas-powered leaf blowers. More in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA wants to make Potomac Yard station opening as smooth as possible
WMATA seeks to improve community engagement as Potomac Yard station opens. DC Planning leader James O. Gibson died. Hogan Administration to turn over State Center complex to Baltimore City. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple line contractor reaches labor settlement
MD Purple line contractor reaches labor union agreement. JXN Project seeks to lift up Black history in Richmond. Dupont Circle ANC approves Swann Street change, awaits official change from DC Council. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Former Wendy’s building at “Dave Thomas Circle” selected to be public art site
“Dave Thomas Circle” Wendy’s building to be part of DC Walls festival. VA housing advocates want Youngkin to consider subsides, not just regulation for affordable housing. Number of NoVA federal tax filers has dropped. Keep reading…