Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 1, 2023

During the period of the (post) 2008 recession, Walmart, recognizing that it achieved about as much growth as it could in the suburbs and exurbs, decided to focus on cities. DC, not being particularly sophisticated politically, was ripe for the picking, and local elected officials welcomed them with open arms. To Open Dec.

Elected Officials 52

Elected Officials 2013 2011 Laws 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

More than 106,000 people are already living in the central core, a 61% increase since 2013. Having lived through that period of disorder, I am always amazed that elected officials in cities like SF, Seattle, Portland, and DC are happy with encouraging it. Flickr photo by John Smatlak. I don't think that's what they intended.

Public Safety 52

Public Safety Elected Officials Article Implementation 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

APRIL 18, 2024

The journal article " Making Cycling Irresistible ," inspired my own blog entry in 2008, " Ideas for Making Cycling Irresistible in DC." Sometimes they're led by the elected official for that district. There aren't many free air pumps or bike stands. I don't know if some apartment buildings have high quality bike parking.

Transportation 96

Transportation Management Parks And Recreation Housing 96