Posts tagged National Arboretum
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Breakfast links: Old Town Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center dramatically changes tenant mix
Old Town Alexandria waterfront arts center dramatically shifts studio tenant mix. New Iverson Mall owners in Prince George’s propose multifamily development. Developer of Huntington Metro mixed-use project wants to focus on housing only. Keep reading…
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Now that it’s warming up, check out these transit-accessible public gardens
Our region is lucky to have over 100 public gardens, most of which are free or very cheap! Visiting a public gardens can refreshing your mental, spiritual, and physical being. Here’s a rundown of the very best, all of which you can get to by taking Metro or the bus. Keep reading…
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Open the arboretum’s Maryland Avenue gate, says Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton says it's time to re-open the National Arboretum's southern gate, to once again make the arboretum work as a city park. Keep reading…
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New York Ave NE might get a bike trail or protected bikeway
New York Avenue NE is one of DC’s most car-oriented and high-speed roads, and right now the only way to bike along it is to share the street with cars. That could change, though, as the District Department of Transportation is considering adding a bike trail or protected bikeway to the corridor. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Close call
Bad day for inspectors; Hogan changes tune on Metro funding; HPO approves SunTrust; A dozen strange Metro delays; Express bus for 14th?; Judging Maryland’s Marriott deal; Airbnb hearts inauguration; Behind Glover Park’s name. Keep reading…
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Google Maps gives DC the 3D treatment
For a number of years now, Google Maps has let you check out the buildings and topography of most medium to large cities, and increasingly even smaller towns, in 3D — but not DC. Now, nearly all of the District and parts of Arlington come in three dimensions. Keep reading…
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Visit DC’s wonderful public gardens on transit
Our region is lucky to have over 100 public gardens, most of which are free or very cheap! Visiting a public gardens can refreshing your mental, spiritual, and physical being. Here’s a rundown of the very best, all of which you can get to by taking Metro or the bus. Keep reading…
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A trail from NoMa to the National Arboretum is in the works
Planning is officially underway for a new pedestrian and bike trail parallel to New York Avenue NE. The trail would run from NoMa through Ivy City and out to the National Arboretum. Keep reading…
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Ask GGW: Where do you enjoy the outdoors?
With spring weather almost here, it’s time to get out and enjoy the less concrete-filled parts of our region. We asked our contributors to tell us about their favorite outdoor spots and why they love them. We also gave bonus points for places you can get to by transit! The answers were as wide-reaching as our contributor base itself, but the District had the highest concentration… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Funding surge
Paying teachers; Surge!; More biking; Stepping down; Metro tunnel shooting; Tragic walking; Watching the tracks; Biking means profit; And…. Keep reading…