-
Yonah Freemark | Feb 8th, 2012 | Topic: Governance | Region: | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
The transportation bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives would spell disaster for public transit around the country. Yonah Freemark explains why the GOP’s fixation on cars, highways and privatization would harm the American city and country alike if ever passed into law. (
keep reading…)
-
Jamie Scott | Greater Greater Washington | Jan 30th, 2012 | Topic: Infrastructure | Region: East Coast | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
A Virginia county just outside Washington wants to urbanize its main commercial center, and an extension of the D.C. Metro will help it along. But the redevelopment plan also calls to widen two huge highways running right through the heart of Tysons Corner, threatening the chance of progress for pedestrian safety. (
keep reading…)
-
Matt Caywood | Greater Greater Washington | Jan 25th, 2012 | Topic: Built Environment | Region: East Coast | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
While they may delight wonks aesthetically, ink-on-paper transit maps don’t convey all that they could in today’s digital age. Luckily, one University of Florida professor did a study to find out what real-time information bus riders and straphangers could use to make their commutes easier. (
keep reading…)
-
Diana Lind | Next American City | Jan 25th, 2012 | Topic: Governance | Region: East Coast | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
President Obama’s vision for the United States updates the American Dream with old rhetoric. Isn’t it time to recognize that 21st-century values need to be different than ones of the past? (
keep reading…)
-
Theodore Brown | Dec 27th, 2011 | Topic: Governance | Region: East Coast | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
Remember the debt ceiling crisis? Back in July, Theodore Brown wrote about what the national debt crisis has to do with cities. (
keep reading…)
-
Tracey Ross | Dec 26th, 2011 | Topic: Culture | Region: East Coast | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
Back in June, Tracey Ross wrote about the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, an organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of playtime to Washington, D.C.‘s homeless children. (
keep reading…)
-
Tracey Ross | Nov 2nd, 2011 | Topic: Culture | Region: | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
Urbanized is a lesson in how urban planners, policymakers, architects, and community leaders work to shape our cities and lives, and provides a fascinating look at innovative projects and initiatives. (
keep reading…)
-
Diana Lind | Next American City | Sep 27th, 2011 | Topic: Governance | Region: East Coast | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
Next American City is live blogging at http://americancity.org/livingcities20 for the entire day. Also follow tweets on Twitter tagged with #LC20. (
keep reading…)
-
Tracey Ross | Jul 21st, 2011 | Topic: Culture, Built Environment | Region: East Coast | Cities: Washington, D.C. |
July 9th through 16th marked the first ever “Eat Local First Week” in Washington, DC – a week dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the array of local food in the Washington area. An urban food foraging tour provided an invitation to lift the veil on wild food. (
keep reading…)
-
Tracey Ross | Jun 7th, 2011 | Topic: Economy, Built Environment | Region: East Coast | Cities: Baltimore, New York, Washington, D.C. |
Organized playtime has seen a resurgence in cities across the U.S. Like many trends, however, this one has the potential to leave those in most need behind. (
keep reading…)
- Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 > Last »
The transportation bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives would spell disaster for public transit around the country. Yonah Freemark explains why the GOP’s fixation on cars, highways and privatization would harm the American city and country alike if ever passed into law. (keep reading…)
A Virginia county just outside Washington wants to urbanize its main commercial center, and an extension of the D.C. Metro will help it along. But the redevelopment plan also calls to widen two huge highways running right through the heart of Tysons Corner, threatening the chance of progress for pedestrian safety. (keep reading…)
While they may delight wonks aesthetically, ink-on-paper transit maps don’t convey all that they could in today’s digital age. Luckily, one University of Florida professor did a study to find out what real-time information bus riders and straphangers could use to make their commutes easier. (keep reading…)
President Obama’s vision for the United States updates the American Dream with old rhetoric. Isn’t it time to recognize that 21st-century values need to be different than ones of the past? (keep reading…)
Remember the debt ceiling crisis? Back in July, Theodore Brown wrote about what the national debt crisis has to do with cities. (keep reading…)
Back in June, Tracey Ross wrote about the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, an organization dedicated to bringing the benefits of playtime to Washington, D.C.‘s homeless children. (keep reading…)
Urbanized is a lesson in how urban planners, policymakers, architects, and community leaders work to shape our cities and lives, and provides a fascinating look at innovative projects and initiatives. (keep reading…)
Next American City is live blogging at http://americancity.org/livingcities20 for the entire day. Also follow tweets on Twitter tagged with #LC20. (keep reading…)
July 9th through 16th marked the first ever “Eat Local First Week” in Washington, DC – a week dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the array of local food in the Washington area. An urban food foraging tour provided an invitation to lift the veil on wild food. (keep reading…)
Organized playtime has seen a resurgence in cities across the U.S. Like many trends, however, this one has the potential to leave those in most need behind. (keep reading…)
