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More SeeClickFix Successes in DC
December 18, 2009 – 12:19 am | 6 Comments

More SeeClickFix Successes in DC

It has been fascinating experimenting with SeeClickFix over the past three months. While initially skeptical of the tool that claims to combine civic engagement, online social networking, and local politicos to fix real world problems, …

Green City Video Contest at the National Building Museum
December 12, 2009 – 12:55 am | No Comment

Green City Video Contest at the National Building Museum

The “Great Green Places” film project is a series of short web-based documentaries designed to augment the Green Community exhibition at the National Building Museum. The series aims to provide a decoder ring to the …

Can Maryland Curb the Red Dots?
December 4, 2009 – 5:59 am | 2 Comments

Can Maryland Curb the Red Dots?

What’s the state of Maryland’s Jerseyfication? I pulled these two great images off of a Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) document called “Growth and Land Use Trends.” They both foresee Maryland’s population reaching 6.7 million …

Bicycle Film Festival in DC December 4-5
December 3, 2009 – 2:25 am | No Comment

Bicycle Film Festival in DC December 4-5

Check out this great event coming to DC Friday and Saturday!

DDOT Contemplates M Street Separated Bike Lane Near Baseball Stadium
December 1, 2009 – 2:59 am | No Comment

DDOT Contemplates M Street Separated Bike Lane Near Baseball Stadium

With so much attention focused on the 15th Street protected contraflow bike lane, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that this is just the first of several low cost separated bike lanes that …