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It’s time to talk about a regional tax to help fund Metro (DC area)

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

My solution: Step 1: creating a regional transport association. is why I've argued that the DC area should adopt the German form of regional transport association (called a VV, Verkehrsverbund), which links planning, budgeting and operation into one overarching organization, even if many different entities provide actual transit service.

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The unintended consequences of converting office buildings to housing: the need for public safety; schools; amenities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The Complete Guide to City Living , 2004, Retire Downtown: The Lifestyle Destination for Active Retirees and Empty Nesters , 2006, both by Kyle Ezell), but mostly in weak market cities where the office districts were depopulated by business. Center cities can be pretty dirty. schools (and daycare).

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Eastern Market DC's 150th anniversary last weekend | And my never realized master plan for the market

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I suggested many things over the years including: -- creating a transportation management district for the Capitol Hill area, serving Eastern Market. I first proposed to the city creating TMDs in 2005/2006. I participated in a workshop on the plaza led by Project for Public Spaces and Scenic America in 2004 ( write up ).

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Revisiting the 11th Street Bridge Park project as an opportunity rather than a folly: a new revitalization agenda for East of the River, DC

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Out of region visitors spend on lodging, food, and transportation. Also see " A National Mall-focused heritage (replica) streetcar service to serve visitors is a way bigger idea than a parking garage under the Mall ," 2013. When it is the Idea Store ,” 2004, Guardian ). This extends to other public lands.)