Posts about Weather
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National links: Poor transit options a major factor keeping people from returning to the office
Commute drudgery a major factor driving hesitance to return to the office. Climate-safe cities must prepare for climate refugees. Omaha removing the city’s only protected bike lane. Keep reading…
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DC made lots of promises to mitigate climate change. How well is the District doing in 2022?
Checking in on all of the initiatives the District of Columbia has taken on to mitigate climate change. Keep reading…
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Rising seas mean flooded streets for coastal Virginia
Streets throughout coastal Virginia are flooding with growing frequency, as sea levels rise and rainfall across the Eastern Seaboard increases every year. In response, researchers, residents, and government officials are searching for solutions as to how coastal Virginia can respond to a changing climate. Keep reading…
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The summer heat can be deadly for unsheltered people. Here’s how you can help.
Washington, DC is one of the most intense summer “heat islands” of any US city. Temperatures during the summer can soar 21 degrees higher than surrounding rural areas, according to a report by Climate Central. And the population at greatest risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses in the summer is people experiencing homelessness. Keep reading…
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Events: Write letters for greater density in Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park Smart Growth is gathering interested residents and friends for a letter writing party at the Cleveland Park Library (3210 Connecticut Ave NW) at 6:30 pm on July 30. Join the fun to compose letters to policy makers advocating for greater density in the Cleveland Park commercial area. You’ll meet fellow smart growth advocates interested in affordable housing, climate change, diveristy and inclusion, improved transportation, and more. Keep reading…
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Events: How is DC preparing for extreme heat?
Learn how we can keep residents safe as our region heats up, celebrate the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, bring your kids to speak with local archaeologists, bring your pup to GGWash’s yappy hour, and more urbanist events in the region. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: Don’t go chasing waterfalls (at the Virginia Square stop)
Drivers had to be rescued from cars, streets flooded, and the Virginia Square Metro station developed a waterfall on Monday. The record-breaking rain showed how powerful large amounts of water can be and what it can do to infrastructure that isn’t built to handle it. Keep reading…
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Fairfax County built a levee to protect from floods. How’d it hold up in Monday’s storm?
On Monday morning, the Washington region experienced an intense storm with pouring rain and dangerous flooding conditions. Metro stations turned into fountains, parking garages and roads became rivers, and dozens had to be rescued from rising flood waters. The storm was also one of the first tests of the new Huntington levee in Southeast Fairfax County. Keep reading…
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Will sidewalks and bike lanes get shoveled this year?
The Washington region hasn't had a snow like Sunday's since 2016. The region's governments are aggressively plowing roads for motor vehicles, but how will other infrastructure fare? Keep reading…
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Where are “sneckdowns” in your neighborhood?
When there's a significant snow, we can see where motor vehicles are driving on the roads because they push the snow aside. The spots where this doesn't happen shows us where there's extra pavement that might be better used in other ways. These are called “sneckdowns.” Keep reading…