Breakfast links: We can make transit better, one bus sign at a time
Bus signage in Georgetown by Daniel X. O’Neil licensed under Creative Commons.
How to design better bus signage
The stigma surrounding bus riders is one of the reasons why bus signs in the US are so hard to decipher. To be effective, all bus signs should include the name of the transit agency, the endpoint service stop, the route number, and arrival times. (Laura Bliss / CityLab)
A new Peace Corps memorial design is unveiled
The newest design for the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation memorial will utilize different colors and remove a number of glass blades after the first design was criticized for being too intimidating. The design could undergo further changes when the foundation meets again in October and November. (Katishi Maake / WBJ)
What commuters need to know about Shut Down DC
Climate activists are expected to block off key streets in downtown DC Monday, September 23. In response, MPD is mobilizing additional officers and advising some commuters to stay at home if possible. (Hannah Natanson / Post)
How will DC’s Airbnb rules affect short-term rentals in multifamily buildings?
Companies that help new residential buildings with high vacancy rates lease rooms as short-term rentals say they help bring stability to the rental markets. It’s unclear how DC’s new laws to restrict short-term rentals will impact these arrangements, however. (Nena Perry-Brown / Urban Institute)
Condo conversions continue to drive displacement
The conversion of rent-controlled units into luxury condos in neighborhoods like Shaw is leading to the displacement of long-time, mostly African-American residents. (DeNeen L. Brown / Post)
Barry Farms and African American legacies within cities
Redevelopment of the Barry Farm public housing complex has been stalled since April when the complex was nominated for historic designation status by activists who point to the site’s significance to the history of the African-American community in the District. A District review board is scheduled to vote on the nomination September 26. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
The Washington Monument staircase is a hidden historical gem
An 896-step staircase in the Washington Monument has been closed to the public since 1976. There are no plans to reopen the staircase, which is real shame given the amount of historical stones and markers that can be found throughout. (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
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