Posts about Community
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Breakfast links: Vienna passes ordinance to expand tree canopy
Vienna passes a tree preservation and canopy expansion ordinance. Unaffordable housing may be leading to out-migration in Washington region. Prince George’s County partners with locally based national nonprofit to build more playgrounds Keep reading…
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Events: Attend a discussion on Downtown DC’s public spaces
Attend a discussion on DC’s Public Spaces. Learn about the (NOT) forgotten River Road Black Community. Learn how new affordable housing is financed. Watch a documentary on the history of Barry Farm. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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National links: New mapping tool reimagines how users, cities measure walkability
Close, an interactive travel time map, could inform users about amenity gaps in their neighborhoods. Why vehicle sizes continue to increase in the US. Seville, Spain, adopts ancient Persian technology to cool its streets and bus stops. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: RFK Stadium demolition gets green light from National Park Service
National Park Service okays demolition of RFK Stadium. Governor Moore signs bill allowing increased taxes on vacant properties. Mayor Bowser’s big investment in downtown alongside big budget cuts generates pushback. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA and COG kick off partnership to develop WMATA funding model
COG and WMATA hold first-ever joint board meeting to kickstart effort to fix WMATA’s funding challenges. No more “See station manager”: WMATA introduces enhanced Metrorail fare gate display. Herndon approves plan for major growth near Metro station. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Crystal City Underground to close after nearly 50 years in business
Crystal City Underground will close in October. A trash and demolition company in Ward 5 was fined $100,000 for polluting waterways. The General Services Administration will vacate a large building near the Tidal Basin next spring. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress proposes more long-distance flights to DCA despite safety concerns
Congress set to add five long-distance flights amid opposition from Md. and Va. senators. The Montgomery County Council will interview the incumbent Republican Planning Board member for a reappointment. Fairfax County may see a real estate tax increase to fund county services. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: VRE continues on track toward Saturday service
VRE continues on the track toward Saturday service. In wake of eminent domain ruling, Amtrak has immediate changes in mind for Union Station. Virginia’s approach to funding WMATA this year still under negotiation. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: TRAINS!
Enjoy these favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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National links: Construction begins on LA to Las Vegas high-speed rail line
Construction begins for Brightline West. Older Americans are increasingly unable to find smaller housing to fit their needs as they age. The mayor of Nashville unveils a multimodal transportation improvement plan. Keep reading…