Posts tagged Culture
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National links: A modern Rotterdam and the legacy of This Old House
Why Rotterdam in the Netherlands is such a unique and modern place. The complicated legacy of the home improvement show This Old House. One transportation app to rule, er, connect them all? Keep reading…
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Here’s a timeline of local LGBTQ places and history
This interactive maps out the places and spaces that have been important to DC's LGBTQ community for more than 50 years. Keep reading…
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DC planners have some ideas for making the arts a priority
1,500 artists, entrepreneurs, organizations, and students helped shape the DC Office of Planning's new cultural plan. It's an initiative to promote cultural heritage and arts in the city. Keep reading…
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Here are 15 places in and around Anacostia that you should visit
Did you know that there's a little Smithsonian museum in Anacostia? How about a National Park Service-operated roller skating rink? Keep reading…
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Chat: What’s it like to be a woman on a bike?
Other countries, like Germany and the Netherlands, have about a 1:1 ratio but in the US, that's more about 4:1. Why is this, and what can be done about it? We discuss in a new chat format. Keep reading…
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Seeking cheaper space and new audiences, DC artists head to MD and VA
Rockville might seem like an unlikely place for a queer punk show. But for artist and curator Eames Armstrong, hosting a show is a way to connect to local kids who need creative outlets. It’s also a sign of how DC’s art and music scenes are expanding into Maryland and Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pulling out the stops
A massive maintenance plan; Shaw says yes to housing; A new branch for the MBT; Art pops up in DC; NPS paves the way; New housing for Chinatown; Hot in here. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mo’ MoveDC
What about drivers?; Lessons from Amsterdam; Remaking Little Washington; Metro opens (restroom) doors; The highest wage in the land; Building for resilience and livability; No drunk driving without driving; An ISO standard for cities; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Transportation piggy bank
Chipping in for Metro; Funding transportation with tax reform; Down on the corner; No fly list; No parking for these U Street residents; Stop pop-ups vs. stop NIMBYism; Gentrification angers Spike Lee; Fort Belvoir’s spillover effects; Arlington roads in poor condition; And…. Keep reading…
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Stadiums aren’t about the money
Why do cities keep building stadiums, despite study after study showing they don’t make money? Simple: They’re cultural amenities that people want, and are willing to pay for. When Mayor Gray announced the DC United stadium deal last month, he kicked off a public debate about stadium-building. Much of the debate has focused on whether or not the deal will make DC… Keep reading…