Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I participated in a workshop on the plaza led by Project for Public Spaces and Scenic America in 2004 ( write up ). This was proposed a number of years ago for EM, first in the Barry Administration and then around 2012-2013, but the vendors fought it, with the support of now Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Development Management Transportation 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 21, 2024

TPAPs should be implemented at multiple scales: neighborhood/district/city/county wide as part of a master plan; within functional elements of a master plan such as transportation, housing, or economic development; within a specific project (e.g., how do we make this particular library or transit station or park or neighborhood "great"?)

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Parks And Recreation Housing 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 1, 2024

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. Part 2: Implementation Approach and Levers ," 2021 -- " Revisiting St. When it is the Idea Store ,” 2004, Guardian ).

Parks And Recreation 52

Parks And Recreation Education Development Economic Development 52

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

AUGUST 2, 2023

State and local policymakers around the country are working to address America’s severe housing shortage, by considering, and implementing, a wide range of policies in the hopes of increasing housing supply. First, Ramapo allowed owners of one- or two-family dwellings to convert their buildings into three-unit residences.

Housing 92

Housing Laws Regulations Development 92