Posts tagged Walter Tejada
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Virginia has a primary Tuesday. Here’s the urbanist scoop on the candidates
Virginia’s elections for many local offices are this year, and the primary is Tuesday, June 9. There are competitive races in the Democratic primaries for Arlington County Board, Alexandria mayor, two Fairfax supervisor seats, and the 45th legislative district. I asked our Virginia-based contributors what they think of the candidates in these races. Who is good on… Keep reading…
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Without a streetcar, what’s next for Columbia Pike, technically and politically?
After a decade of planning, officials in Arlington cancelled the Columbia Pike streetcar this week. If streetcars aren’t going to be the answer on there, what might realistically happen instead? In the wake of the streetcar’s cancellation, some have suggested Metrorail, BRT, or light rail. None are likely. The county will probably just end up running articulated… Keep reading…
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Events roundup: Forums, freight, and financing
This week, learn about infrastructure and support smart growth advocacy. Next week, weigh in on projects that will make communities better in DC, Arlington, and Alexandria. And enjoy the nice weather, get outdoors, and explore the Washington region with more walking tours. CSG Livable Communities Leadership Award: The Coalition for Smarter Growth’s annual awards… Keep reading…
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With its biggest supporter gone, will the Arlington streetcar stay on track?
One of the Columbia Pike streetcar’s biggest supporters has been Arlington County Board member Chris Zimmerman. Now that he’s stepping down, who takes his place could have a big impact on the project’s future. Of the four candidates running to replace Zimmerman in a special election this spring, one is opposed to the streetcar between Bailey’s… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Saving the city
Self-policing DC; Best design of the year?; Shaw and Anacostia sites ready for development; Pay-to-play meter deal; Defense of streetcar in Arlington; Urbanism from scratch; 1 car = 10 bikes; 11-year BRT timeline; Utah’s transit gem. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Welcome to 2013
Tejada to focus on affordable housing; Dispute brings down NextBus app; Talk ped safety in upcounty MoCo; 2012’s many bar closures; A political 2012; Free transit on big days?; Black gentrification vs. white; And…. Keep reading…
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Morning links: More aftermath
A week to power?; Ads for CaBi; No streetcar for affordable housing?; How to succeed in public housing; Fewer foreclosure sales; VA police staying secret; Dominion dabs. Keep reading…