Public Policy
The many local governments in the Washington region take actions every day that affect our downtowns and neighborhoods and the quality of life in our cities and counties. Greater Greater Washington writes about the public policies that influence our region and how they promote (or prevent) a growing, inclusive region with walkable urban neighborhoods.
Many different types of public policy influence where and how people live, work, and play. Education, which is one of the biggest reasons people choose a place,can help ensure the success of the next generation. And the environment is vital to preserving a livable region for our descendants.
Public safety and social justice issues affect how people of different backgrounds interact in our public places and whether people feel welcome. Health, food, and jobs are all vital parts of making our region thrive. And our governments make many budgetary and fiscal decisions that shape all of this.
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Weekend links and deep thoughts
Airport carts analogous to cars?; Boston vs. DC or resident vs. driver?; Park all evening but not for free; Two tracks, phew; Clunkers policy a clunker; Crash victim speaks; Sarles speaks, acts. Keep reading…
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Hans Riemer discusses White Flint, Wheaton, and eastern Montgomery County
Hans Riemer is an at-large candidate for the Montgomery County Council. At his campaign kickoff, I was impressed with his vision for Smart Growth in Montgomery County. Recently, he was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions. 1. What details about the newly approved White Flint Sector Plan will require the most attention and consensus-building? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Green and moving
FBI might move to Greenbelt?; Barracks or community garden?; Adroit opposition keeps LeDroit static; Dose of bad news for pedestrians; He lied, but didn’t assault; Bike parking USA; Plop art?; No Phone Zone. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Plans to grow
Georgetown residents v. students; A smaller Hill East, for now; CLD in MVT?; One small step for a better Gaithersbungle; What’s getting built; Taxes or social service cuts and meter hikes?; Ride Metro or not?; Legalize personal car sharing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Distracted driving not fine
Not “fine,” even for Redskins; Alexander hits cyclist; Don’t talk to someone while they’re driving; Fear not, aspiring U Street restauranteurs; Stormwater fee or tax?; Don’t fear Smart Growth; Keep riding on instead of building big garage; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Building near Metro
Southwest becoming more livable, walkable; Will Grumman be near Metro? Does Leggett know Metro exists?; Tickets getting overturned. Problem?; Battle of the colors; Next up, bottles?; Too much preservation in NYC?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Unsafe
Safe to break your promises-way; Distracted drivers still safe from consequences in Md; Pedicab rules; Ice cream, not drugs; NYC v. cyclists; Recharge while you hang on. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Getting built, getting rented
Not enough housing!; Higher vacant property charges?; War and Peaceoholics; In the courts; Tough streets; DIY complete street; Manhattan agrees not to overbuild parking. Keep reading…
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Food trucks could fill in retail gaps
Last Saturday marked the return of Fenton Street Market, a flea market that opened on an underused parking lot in Silver Spring’s Fenton Village. It proves that you don’t need much to create a place that people like to visit and spend time in. With so many other empty parking lots in Silver Spring and throughout the region, it seems like we should find more ways to reuse the… Keep reading…
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Don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t get near the protesters
Service members protesting the ban on gays in the military Tuesday cuffed themselves to the White House fence on Pennsylvania Avenue. US Park Police decided to restrict public and media access to the protest location by closing not only the sidewalk in front of the White House but also the entire avenue and half of Lafayette Park. The incident caught the attention of Ben Smith at… Keep reading…