Posts tagged Largo
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The 1970s tax reform initiative that debilitated Prince George’s County libraries
The 1960s and 1970s saw major growth in the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS). But at the end of the 1970s, that growth ground to a halt when residents passed a racially-motivated referendum limiting the county’s taxing authority. Keep reading…
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The 1970s tax reform initiative that debilitated Prince George’s County libraries
A 1970s referendum limiting county taxes brought the growth of Prince George County’s library system to a grinding halt, marking an era of austerity that lasted a generation. Keep reading…
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Why it makes sense to extend the Purple Line to Largo, but not to National Harbor
While the idea of a Purple Line extension to Tysons Corner garners a lot of excitement among transit advocates and political leaders in the region, those in Prince George's County tend to favor an extension south from New Carrollton to serve Largo and National Harbor. This would better connect the densest parts of the county to the new “downtown” in Largo. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s County now requires too much parking, but that could soon change
As Prince George's County overhauls its zoning code, they also have the opportunity to enact more forward-thinking parking regulations. You can weigh in on the proposal now! Keep reading…
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This trail could run through the heart of Prince George’s
Central Prince George’s County is not a bicycle or pedestrian friendly area, but the county’s planning department is designing a new trail that will run from Capitol Heights to Largo Town Center. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What’s fair?
Frequency doesn’t equal fares; No public trust for big projects; Urban farming’s DC debut; Fee for PG; Bike in MD; A home built for bikes; Graduation rates up in DC; Inclusionary density for SF; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Moving, moving, moving
Move to Largo; Wooing Marriott; No more MARC and VRE?; No money for Baltimore; Happy, but noncommital; New start for College Park; Tree hugger; NY ❤ Uber; Too much parking. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Almost ready
Streetcar almost there; Millenial bust?; Purple hopes; Largo’s future hospital; Park or parking; Planning 2.0. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slow in the snow
After the snow; Trails clear; Not so fast; Stadium stipulations; DC Council leans left; Affordable housing shortchanged?; Prince George’s fights for hospital; Justice delayed for cyclist; HSR leaves the station; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Done deal
Soccer deal done; CaBi workers unite!; Florida Ave to change; Metro goes green; Woodmont Ave safety efforts; New road for Tysons; And…. Keep reading…