Posts tagged Urban Agriculture
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Grassy lawns exist to prove you’re not a peasant. It’s time to let that status symbol die
Grassy lawns originally became popular for members of the pre-industrial aristocracy to show they could afford to waste land rather than farm it. Today, lawns are mandated by zoning codes that outlaw other uses, even front yard gardens. Keep reading…
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How might DC rethink urban living after COVID-19?
With the coronavirus, the District is facing an unprecedented health crisis that is further compounded by contentious national discourse about how cities can gingerly reopen. Once COVID-19 subsides, DC and other cities will also need to rethink how they envision urban areas so that residents, workers, and visitors can thrive in them. Keep reading…
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Events: There are lots of ways to celebrate Earth Day
Honor local leaders in sustainability, plant some trees, learn about vertical farming, tour a green roof, and more in this week's events roundup. Keep reading…
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Why urbanists should be enthusiastic about urban agriculture
Urban agriculture aims to eradicate food insecurity in cities, foster community, and otherwise contribute to the well-being of residents — all things urbanists seek. There are a dozen or so farms and more than 100 school gardens in and around DC, and research indicates they can have a surprisingly large benefit to residents’ quality of life. Keep reading…
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National links: Cities are playing with behavioral science and urban design
Cities are experimenting with behavioral science to improve the lives of their residents. It's not just Amazon that's killing morter-and-brick retail — it's debt and an overbuilt market. Amid the autonomous vehicle hype, here are four things that transit agencies should remember. Keep reading…
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Meet two of the driving forces behind urban gardening in DC
When most people think about DC, farming is probably not the first thing that comes to mind — nonetheless, urban agriculture is thriving in DC and throughout the region. To learn more about local efforts, I spoke with the coordinators of two DC gardens, Noyes Park Community Garden and Ferebee Hope Garden. Keep reading…
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Good news for farmers and foodies: Prince George’s zoning rewrite promotes urban farms and gardens
Here's some exciting news for local farmers and foodies alike: Prince George's zoning update better accommodates urban and suburban agriculture and eases restrictions on production of locally-grown food. Keep reading…
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Grassy lawns exist to prove you’re not a peasant. It’s time to let that status symbol die
Grassy lawns originally became popular for members of the pre-industrial aristocracy to show they could afford to waste land rather than farm it. Today, lawns are mandated by zoning codes that outlaw other uses, even front yard gardens. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Track and trail work
Primetime for the track work plan; From A to Z-turn; A tale of two states; SelectPass selections; No neighborhood left behind; New pedestrian bridge; Crash map for Fairfax; A game of chicken; Where’s my dam train?. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: What’s fair?
Frequency doesn’t equal fares; No public trust for big projects; Urban farming’s DC debut; Fee for PG; Bike in MD; A home built for bikes; Graduation rates up in DC; Inclusionary density for SF; And…. Keep reading…