Tag: Washington D.c.
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Redlining 2.0: Microsoft App Would Help You Avoid Blighted Areas—And Keep Them Blighted
Microsoft understands that pedestrians could use resources like GPS just as much as drivers. But one feature on its otherwise promising new app for city-dwelling walkers—dubbed the “Avoid Ghetto” app by critics—raises questions about race, class and how we view troubled urban neighborhoods. (keep reading…) -
Hidden in the Tax Code, A Potential Surplus of Transportation Funds
For transit agencies in need of more operations funding, a reexamination of federal tax law may be in order. (keep reading…) -
The American poor spread to suburbia, but we’re not ready
As Americans from all income groups continue to flock to the suburbs, the poor are particularly affected by a lack of transportation options. (keep reading…) -
A Dispatch from the Mayor’s Innovation Project
The Mayor’s Innovation Project gets underway, and Jess Zimbabwe is impressed by Xavier de Souza Briggs, who delivered a keynote address, but says the nature of the federal government’s commitment to cities remains unclear.
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Where’s the federal stimulus money for operating funds?
Although stimulus funds are helping lay train tracks, cities are cutting back on mass transit service. (keep reading…) -
D.C. Waterfront Keeps Developing
Despite the credit crunch, economic downturn and weak real estate market, developers can’t get enough of D.C. (keep reading…) -
National Mall Received no National Treasure
Congress stripped $200 million from the stimulus spending bill that would have helped upgrade the National Mall. (keep reading…) -
Uncertain Numbers and Inauguration Paranoia
On January 20, something is coming to Washington D.C. Whether it’s change or millions of people waiting in three-hour lines to use the bathroom, it will be interesting to see how the District handles this two-day mass influx. (keep reading…) -
Earmarking: A Necessary Evil
The influence of Washington’s K Street, home to the offices of D.C.’s most prominent lobbyists, can be seen on Main Streets from Sumner, Washington to Simsbury, Connecticut. From filling potholes to installing water treatment facilities, lobbyists have a growing influence on how cities, counties and states secure funding for infrastructural needs. Unfortunately, with the continuing demonizing of the earmarking process, securing such a provision has become increasingly controversial. Evan Miller of The New Argument reports. (keep reading…) -
Weekend Headlines: The World Goes Dark, Mixed-Use D.C. Alley, Religious Favoritism in Topeka, MORE
Sydney and major cities went dark for Earth Hour, mixed-use alley development plans are in the works for D.C., Chula Vista is looking to become first city in San Diego county to adopt green building mandate and more related issues and headlines as we present our weekend recap. (keep reading…) - Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
