Posts tagged Wisconsin Giant
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New density will change the face of upper Northwest
Despite some bruising battles in Upper Northwest, big changes are underway. Over the next two years, a large number of residential buildings that are opening may change the area’s politics for good. Upper Northwest has a reputation for being full of people who hate new buildings, are suspicious of cyclists, and worry that students will die chasing ping-pong balls… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What a compromise
Verdict: Transpo bill pretty terrible; Bill adds oversight for Metro; What’s going on in Loudoun?; Mendo for less density; What a house costs; Relief for water; And…. Keep reading…
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Weekend links: Not working on the railroad
Railroad blocked; Marc would limit growth near MARC; House GOP against transpo bill because Dems voted for it; Bike harassment, part 9123; Shelter the unsheltered; Wilson gets squeezed; Abuse of the code gets expensive; All-door boarding speeds buses; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Everything’s fine
Fines for the food trucks; Fines for poor electric service; Seattle police mock injured jogger; Don’t forget the small businesses; Are “discretionary funds” too discretionary?; One strike, you’re out of public housing; HUD gets less sustainable; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Batten the hatches
Blow and crack; Segregation varies greatly by region; School reform sees racial disparity; Who will manage the streetcars?; Jaffe misses the blight; OP review limited on 2 Walmarts; Capital yard-share; Ferry transit may be an option; And…. Keep reading…
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Wisconsin Giant goes from “modern” to outdated
People in Cleveland Park are so eager for the dilapidated Wisconsin Giant to be replaced by a new mixed-use development. Even project opponent Phil Mendelson called it a “third world grocery”. But in the 1950s, this was “Washington’s newest, most excitingly beautiful food department store.” DCist commenter “DCRez” posted… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What’s affordable?
Housing project not-so-affordable for DC; To close a tax loophole?; Growing groceries; Got Metro opinions?; Jury’s still out on Sulaimon; A greenway isn’t enough; High(line) aspirations; Double-edged referendums; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Location, location, location
Find some ped safety projects, quick; The cupcake shop doesn’t own the sidewalk; Sustainable federal sites a little pricier; Incentives to move CaBis where needed?; Wisconsin Giant about to start; Got $648 million? Want a building?; Orange lied about gay marriage opposition?; Bus driver charged in crash; And…. Keep reading…
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For District of Columbia Council
The DC Council races include some no-brainers, and some tougher calls. First, the no-brainers. Tommy Wells and Mary Cheh deserve your unhesitating vote. Mr. Wells, finishing his first term representing Ward 6 (Capitol Hill, H Street, Near Southeast, Southwest Waterfront) has made “livable, walkable” communities the lynchpin of his candidacy, both four years… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Taking it to court
Livable, walkable, safety, jobs; Small crowd, Giant opposition; Policy poor for Purple; Arlington still steamed over HOT lanes; Replacing two cars with ten bikes; Get da dish on da trees; It may be safer, but it’s reckless. Keep reading…