Decode the interstates: What highway numbers actually mean
Sep 12, 2019 · Major two-digit interstates (the fives and zeros) have unique numbers; there’s only one highway named I-95, only one I-70, etceteras. But the smaller two-digiters can repeat as long as they’re far apart from each other. For example, there are separate I-76s in Pennsylvania and Colorado, and separate I-87s in New York and North Carolina.
Gentrification is beneficial on average, studies say. That doesn’t …
Aug 6, 2019 · Nick Finio is the Associate Director of the National Center for Smart Growth at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he is also a PhD Candidate in Urban and Regional Planning. His dissertation is focused on gentrification in the DC area and elsewhere. At NCSG, he works on a variety of projects, including Purple Line …
The Area Median Income (AMI), explained – Greater Greater …
Sep 1, 2016 · In the Washington region, the AMI is $109,200 for a family of four. Because the metropolitan region includes some of the country’s wealthiest suburbs, this is among the highest AMIs in the country. The table below reports the median income for families of various sizes in our metropolitan region. Because family incomes differ by the number of ...
How housing vouchers work, explained – Greater Greater …
Photo by Tax Credits on Flickr. The Housing Choice Voucher Program works by limiting the amount of their income that low-income families pay toward rent. Voucher holders pay 30 percent of their income toward rent for an apartment on the private market. The federal government pays the rest of the rent directly to the landlord.
Building of the Week: St. Coletta of Greater Washington
Oct 19, 2017 · The school as seen from Independence Avenue. The main entrance is at the right of the building. Image by the author. Across the street from the Stadium-Armory Metro Station is perhaps the most carefully-considered school design in DC. St. Coletta of Greater Washington is a non-profit public charter school serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Here’s what all those charges on your DC Water bill mean
Apr 25, 2018 · A sample DC Water bill. (Download the PDF version) There are two determinants that impact the fees charged in our water bill — the amount of water we use, and the amount of impervious surface (like a parking lot) throughout the city. The amount of water we use is measured by our water meters, which are in the process of being replaced.
Ten things you might not know about crosswalks
Jul 25, 2017 · These markings fade even faster than normal on high volume traffic roadways and on concrete roadways where they may only last 18 months. Manufactures keep improving thermoplastic used for markings and the current technology can last up to five years, even in high traffic locations. 7. Crosswalk restriping is seasonal.
Where is downtown DC? It’s up for debate
Jun 29, 2023 · Downtown DC in 2019 by Paul Basken used with permission.. This article is the third in a three-part series about the history of downtown DC. Read Part 1 and Part 2.. In the first two parts of this series, I discussed how downtown DC migrated to the north and west over the past two centuries, away from George Washington and Pierre L’Enfant’s original vision.
Why DC floods. Yes, it’s climate change.
Dec 13, 2022 · River flooding occurs in the Washington region when there is heavy rain or significant snowmelt in the Potomac River watershed that then flows into DC. This can cause flooding up to days after the initial increase in water levels. DC is also vulnerable to coastal flooding, which happens when hurricanes or tropical storms cause water from the ...
MARC’s new study explores how to boost Brunswick Line service
May 9, 2023 · In frustration, and in response to the 2019 Cornerstone Plan’s rough roadmap to improve service on all lines, the 2022 Maryland General Assembly forced through a request to MARC to nail down the specifics on Brunswick Line expansion, over then-Governor Larry Hogan’s veto. This draft technical report is the result.