Posts tagged Privatization
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How has privatization of public housing fared in DC?
Since being the site of the country’s first all-Black public housing development at Langston Terrace Dwellings, DC has been one of many centers for innovative approaches to public housing, both through adoption and implementation of newer federal programs, and through initiatives led by the DC Housing Authority (DCHA). Here is how privatization of public housing has played out in the District. Keep reading…
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Are private, high-speed trains the future of travel? I tested one out to see.
As a planner, I'm keenly aware that Brightline’s service model cannot be easily copied by public transportation agencies. However, while public transit agencies can't implement Brightline’s entire playbook, they can use some of its plays. Keep reading…
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Alexandria (and the region) debate what to do about public housing (Part 2)
The federal government has been consistently getting out of the public housing game for years, and agencies are struggling. Cities need to provide the tools and funding our housing authorities need to do their jobs–and we must continue to hold them to a high standard. Keep reading…
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Trump wants to gut funding for affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and accurate weather reporting
A few days ago, the Trump administration released a budget proposal that included steep cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the US Department of Transportation. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Back to the drawing board?
No more private parking; Transportation funding, redux; DC development lowdown; Zoning Commission’s newest member; Help in a changing Shaw; Charter school milestone; Dupont’s high-tech park; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro tightens the belt
Bye, buses; Designing for safety; Ride hailing for some; Privatizing public transit; Towns outside of town; Give your thoughts on NoVA transit; Presidential urbanism. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Headlines, bread-lines blow my mind
Rent is outpacing income; Rent is lower than SF, NY; “Sue the suburbs” gets a win; New wmata.com; “Privatize” Metro?; Bidding for paratransit; Car2go, the car killer; Meals on wheels; Automation and safety. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New legislation
A slew of new laws; Montgomery goes private; Council calls; Place matters; Bike’s share of a commute; What shall we call you, Uber; Test drive your digs; And…. Keep reading…
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Morning links: Money, money, money
Pay to play ball; Surface parking now below; Cramped corners; No profit in running Metro; RIP Ron Linton; Hi-Yo, Silver Spring; Spare a dime?; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Red smoke
Fire and water; Power off; Not on my street; Losing its edge; Streamlining; Operatic; And…. Keep reading…