Opinion Posts
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Not every map is the same, actually
Inequity is spatial. DC’s geography reflects inequities that have been built into it over the course of generations, but sometimes those patterns defy our expectations. Keep reading…
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Where’s the nightlife in Montgomery County?
In 2012, Montgomery County formed the Nighttime Economy Task Force to address a demographic crisis: young people were not moving to the county due to its weak nightlife options. And yet, here we are eleven years later, with no dance clubs, few late-night spots, and little evidence to suggest that the perception of the county as a social desert for singles has changed. What happened? Keep reading…
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Car-friendly neighborhoods aren’t kid-friendly neighborhoods
The Washington region needs to prioritize the safety of children and not the convenience of cars when it comes to improving our roads. Keep reading… -
Montgomery County is figuring out how rent stabilization will actually work
Rent stabilization will return to Montgomery County for the first time in 40 years. But first, the Montgomery County Council needs to approve regulations for how it’ll actually work. Keep reading…
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Bloomingdale’s afraid of the big, bad bus
While many riders are worried about losing bus stops and routes as a result of WMATA’s bus network redesign, a handful of Bloomingdale residents are protesting proposed service increases Keep reading…
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DC should rethink its approach to daytime commercial loading zones
As demand for deliveries increases, the District should rethink how it allocates curbside space in residential areas to improve safety for all road users. Keep reading…
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Since the 1990s, planners have envisioned a walkable Tysons. Is it working?
Since the 1990s, Fairfax County planners have imagined turning Tysons into “a place where people want to be.” How’s that going? Let’s look at the state of walkability and bikeability in Tysons, and how to make it better. Keep reading…
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What could an intercity bus network look like in Maryland?
Many states provide intercity bus networks to connect communities across long distances. What could such a system look like in Maryland? Introducing “MARC Bus,” Porter Crumpton’s proposal for a statewide intercity bus service. Keep reading…
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Reuse, don’t demolish, Rosslyn’s Key Bridge Marriott
Rosslyn’s iconic Key Bridge Marriott is set for demolition. D. Taylor Reich makes the case, instead, for its reuse as housing to reduce carbon emissions and tackle the county’s housing supply crunch, while protecting one of the last iconic structures of its era. Keep reading…
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How DC’s bus shelters can better serve riders who need them most
As the 20-year contract that governs how bus shelters are distributed in DC comes up for renewal, District leaders should prioritize bus riders who would benefit most from them. Keep reading…