Posts taggedGreen Roofs
National links: Over 4,500 miles of metro in China
China has opened metro systems in 41 cities over the past two decades. An America that builds big. Berlin tests solutions to climate change. And more in today’s National links.Keep reading…
Events: There are lots of ways to celebrate Earth Day
Honor local leaders in sustainability, plant some trees, learn about vertical farming, tour a green roof, and more in this week's events roundup.Keep reading…
Events: Be carefree by being car-free
Drop your keys and go car-free for a day, show off your city planning knowledge at the APA trivia night, check out new Metro-related apps and data visualizations, volunteer to clean up Anacostia Park, and more in this week's events!Keep reading…
Events: Raise the (green) roof
As summer winds down, why not chill outdoors with a sweet view of the rooftop plants that keep us chill inside? This Friday (August 24), you can tour University of DC's green roof, hear more about sustainable agriculture and learn about green roof design.Keep reading…
Events: Learn about alternatives to the I-270 and I-495 widening plans
There something for every urbanist this week! Got an idea for using data to improve transportation in Virgina? Head over to the SmarterRoads Hackathon. Or get an update on the 11th Street Bridge Park project. Looking for some entertainment, grab your bike and scoot down to Deanwood Recreation Center to seeBlack Panther.Check out these upcoming events and more!Keep reading…
“Green” features are okay with DC preservation, but only if they’re invisible
DC's Historic Preservation Office has a new, proposed guide for homeowners who want to make their buildings more environmentally friendly. Environmentalists may not be so pleased, though, with the way the guidelines still prioritize keeping buildings looking the same over enabling green features.Keep reading…
Prince George’s County wants greener development
Including green building standards in the ordinance will help ensure that new development in Prince George’s will meet a minimum level of environmental friendliness. This in turn will help protect natural resources, reduce emissions, and generally support better health for everyone in the county.Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Fits and starts
选择B;在十字路口;生病的;在圣ill; Seeing green; Ride hail; Park district; Don’t rank me; Sled on.Keep reading…
Breakfast links: Repeat
Not again; Purple politics; No blocked docks; Skip the bag, skip the cleanup; Keep families in DC; Write-in wins; Invest in transit; The real story; And….Keep reading…
Breakfast links: End opposition
King Street bike battle continues; Gentrification is… good?; DC Water takes a green path; DC tech tied to public sector; Bike lanes boost business; Help shovel for those who can’t; And….Keep reading…
