District of Columbia
FAA May Stop Planned D.C. High-Rises Near Metro
The government agency may halt plans for several new high-rise complexes in Arlington, Virginia, due to concerns about the danger posed to planes headed to Reagan Airport.
District of Columbia Losing Black Majority
With D.C. neighborhoods attracting new white upper-income residents and lower-income black families fleeing for the more affordable suburbs, the nation's capital is poised to lose its longtime status as a black-majority city.
The Purchase of a Lifetime
When luxury condo developers started buying up properties on W Street in D.C., the low-income tenants who already lived there decided to get in the game.
With Land Disappearing In D.C., Some Say Build Up
Available land in Washington D.C. is expected to diminish sharply within the next 20 years, prompting some to suggest that increasing building heights and densities should become the new development paradigm.
Will Washington D.C. Follow NYC's Lead Towards Congestion Tax?
D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty recently stated his desire to investigate the feasibility of a congestion tax, sparking immediate debate about the possible effects on the region.
Is Art Still Art If It's Public Art?
In an experiment to see what effect great art would have when placed out of context and in public space, acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell stood incognito in a Washington D.C. metro station, playing classical masterpieces during the morning commute.
Creating A New Vision For The National Mall
With space at a premium on the National Mall, designers are rethinking the design of the capital's symbolic core.
Redevelopment Projects Have Some Residents Wary
Surrounded by major government centers and large new public works projects, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is preparing to reveal a plan to redevelop its waterfront -- a revival effort many residents are wary of.
Smart Growth Wizard Tackles The Nation's Capital
With her new role as the head of the Office of Planning, Harriet Tregoning, a pioneer of the smart growth movement, is set on molding Washington D.C. into a more livable city.
Paying $1 Per Mile To Speed Past Traffic
Time-sensitive commuters would benefit from proposed toll express lanes for D.C. area freeways, which would be built on congested carpool lanes by private companies. Carpools would still use the lanes free of charge.
D.C.'s Convention Center Falls Short Of Booming Predictions
In Washington, D.C., a publicly-financed convention center that was promoted four years ago by local officials as a shot in the arm for the city's economy has turned out to be less than successful. But the city has a plan to revive the dream.
Comparing Subways Around The World
Washington Post Columnist John Kelley offers comments from subway riders who share their experiences riding other systems around the globe.
Washington D.C. Needs To Grow 'Up'
Some developers and land use experts have once again called for the city to reconsider its long time height limitations to allow for the development of office high rises.
Should Amtrak De-Nationalize?
This report from National Public Radio discusses ideas for placing control of federally-funded Amtrak into the hands of a federal-state partnership. Many feel funding for rail should be de-nationalized and governed by regional bodies.
New Vision For D.C. Avenue Down On Its Luck
A wave of new development has finally come to gritty Georgia Avenue, and though many are pleased with the sorely needed investment, gentrification worries abound.
D.C. To Revive Trolley System
Transit officials in Washington D.C. have announced plans to build a new trolley car system beginning in 2007. Many in the city hope the new project will ease congestion in what is ranked the third most congested city in America.
'Nuclear Blast-Zone' Ring Development
Over security concerns, the U.S. government has moved some of its federal offices outside the "nuclear blast-zone" of Washington D.C. The move of offices about 75-miles from the D.C. ground zero is bringing an economic boom to the area's small towns.
D.C. Area To Experiment With Congestion Pricing On Subways
In an effort to reduce crowding on D.C.-area subways, Metro is considering increasing rates at peak times and a 35-cent rush-hour surcharge for those who travel through 19 heavily-used downtown stations.
Smart Growth Success In Metro D.C.
Arlington, Virginia, and Silver Spring, Maryland, are two cities in the rapidly growing Washington D.C. metro area that are bucking the trend of handling growth by sprawl and moving towards Smart Growth policies.
Is The U.S. Government Encouraging Sprawl?
Federal employees are often located in suburban areas away from transit, going against a policy of locating offices in downtown locations.
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