Posts tagged National Zoo
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County localities dominate ranking of 10 most diverse cities in US
Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville among 10 most diverse cities in US. Arlington considers agreement to boost solar panel installations after slump. Virginia Senator Lucas kills a second Potomac Yard arena bill. Keep reading…
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The National Zoo won’t build security checkpoints, but still is adding fences
There won't be security checkpoints at the entrance to the National Zoo, after many residents spoke up against earlier renderings that showed the possibility in the future. The zoo is, however, moving forward with plans to close some of its entrances and add stronger perimeter fences. Keep reading…
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Events: Celebrate DC’s newest bus lane on Wednesday evening
There are several important meetings and gatherings this week that need your urbanist voice! Check out the details below and make space in your calendar to advocate for more buses and to speak up for open public space at the zoo. Keep reading…
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The National Zoo cancels its parking garage. What are better ideas?
It's a bit too hard to get to the Zoo, and sadly, Metro has not provided reliable service on weekends. Perhaps because of this, more visitors drove to the zoo in 2016 than in any of the previous five years. What else could the zoo do? Keep reading…
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Then and Now: The National Zoo’s main entrance
The National Zoo's main entrance has changed a lot since the zoo's early days. Since it may soon change again, here's a look at its past. Keep reading…
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The Zoo can’t build its fences, yet
New fences (for people, not animals) at the National Zoo will have to wait at least two more months. On Thursday, the National Capital Planning Commission deferred approving proposed fences that would limit pedestrian entrances to the zoo and make it possible to add security screening in the future. Keep reading…
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The National Zoo says visitors aren’t riding Metro so it needs more parking
This week, the National Zoo will be presenting plans to add more than 1,000 parking spaces and security checkpoints while closing some pedestrian entrances. Last week we published an article about the security measures, and this post from last year has more detail about the parking garage issue. Keep reading…
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The National Zoo’s proposed fences and checkpoints are “security theater”
The Smithsonian has plans to install security checkpoints at the National Zoo and reduce the number of pedestrian entrances from 13 to three. Adding more barriers will cut the Zoo off from the rest of the park and community. It shouldn't add more security simply because other Smithsonian buildings have done so. Keep reading…
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The National Zoo says people aren’t riding Metro and it needs more parking
Getting to the zoo via transit with young children is a challenge, and the area isn't very bike-friendly. Nonetheless, expanding the amount of parking spaces isn't the only option for improvement. Keep reading…
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Fun things to do in our region during the holidays
December is a special time in our region. Many people celebrate holidays, but even if you don't, there's usually time off and a nice little slowdown. If you're looking to make plans, our contributors recently named some of their favorite things to do during this time of year. Keep reading…