By Caitlin Rogger (Interim Executive Director) • April 26, 2021
Once the coronavirus threat recedes, will people feel safe enough being in public space to generate the scale of re-investment, commercial, social and recreational activity that we need for a strong recovery? If we want our cities to come back better, we need to stop thinking about public safety in silos, learn from the successes of the coronavirus response, and put this fundamental public good at the center of urban recovery.
By George Kevin Jordan (Managing Editor) • April 26, 2021
GGWash and Diana Lind discuss Diana’s book, “Brave New Home: Our Future in Smarter, Simpler, Happier Housing.” How can Ward 3 increase housing choices and create more affordable housing throughout the city? Learn safety tips for biking to school, and more in this week’s (virtual) urbanist events.
By Libby Solomon (Writer and Editor) • April 26, 2021
DC announced on Friday that it has selected its preferred option out of seven proposed route alternatives for a new DC Circulator route that would finally bring the service back to Ward 7.
DC saw a whopping 14.6% population growth over the past decade according to new Census figures, though the number is smaller than previous estimates, and some are questioning its accuracy. Maryland and Virginia both grew by about 7%. (Jordan Pascale / DCist, Meagan Flynn / Post)
Amid growing awareness of police misconduct that puts Black residents and other people of color at risk, DC’s Police Reform Commission is suggesting some traffic enforcement be handed from police to the Department of Transportation. (Jordan Pascale / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
Amazon is looking to fill retail space at its HQ2 site with small, local, and minority and women-owned businesses, about 185,000 square feet total in Pentagon City. (Jonathan Capriel / Business Journal)
As coronavirus restrictions ease, Metro is going back to its 2019 arrangement in which it stays open past 11 p.m. at stations near sporting venues when sports games run late. (Justin George / Post)
Montgomery County approved funds for a new homeless shelter to replace an existing shelter in Rockville. The facility is expected to be complete by the end of the year. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat)
An MIT study found that rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber are not only making traffic congestion worse, but they’re also leading to declines in public transit use (and car ownership isn’t budging). (Victoria Song / Gizmodo)
Rhonda Whitaker, 55, and Waldon Adams, 60, were struck and killed by the driver of a pickup truck at Hains Point Saturday morning. Both were advocates for ending homelessness and worked closely with Miriam’s Kitchen. Many are calling for better pedestrian safety in the park. (NBC4)
