Posts tagged Bellevue
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For David Adjaye’s DC libraries, seeing is believing
Among all of the new DC public libraries, the Bellevue and Francis Gregory branches east of the river have the strongest design. Without sacrificing functionality and accessibility, they put sophisticated works of architecture in historically underserved neighborhoods. But photos don’t tell the whole story. You have to go see them yourself. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Prince George’s future
Prince George’s casino still possible; More white families moving into Prince George’s; Reckless councilmember, light punishment?; Bellevue library is pretty great; Feds ignoring homeless?; Traffic noise can give you a heart attack; Deregulation cut bus ridership?; And…. Keep reading…
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Vacant properties delay neighborhood reinvestment
On March 30, 2010, three teenagers were shot to death while hanging out in front of an abandoned, 4-unit apartment building at 4022 South Capitol Street SE. Last week, five men were convicted of murder for their involvement in the string of events that culminated in the deadly attack. The fact that the victims had been gathered on the stoop of, and presumably at some point inside… Keep reading…
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Mayoral flip-flop leads to flap over Bellevue library name
Residents of the Bellevue neighborhood in far Southwest and the DC Library Board of Trustees have called for the new library there to be named after the neighborhood. But Mayor Gray, who initially stood with the residents, has changed his position to name it after a former school board member. Mayor Gray is now supporting controversial legislation to re-name the neighborhood’s… Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Where cycling is valued
Lincoln Park getting ped, bike treatment; Thanks for cycling, rest your foot; More bikes than cars; Burglaries drop in DC; Atlanta, New Haven and the Bronx get the TIGER; Solar’s agenda lights up; Round and round. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Running to hit
Ehrlich would kill Purple, Red lines; Bam; Damn kids!; Red Line passenger expires; $40 million bus stop?; Francoise car-rier?; Stuff getting built with DC public money. Keep reading…