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May Georgetown Have This Barnes Dance?
Photo by Gold41.
It was reported last week that DDOT is planning on bringing the Barnes Dance to Chinatown, specifically the intersection of 7th and H. A Barnes Dance (or all pedestrian phase) is a system whereby a certain portion of the crossing light pattern shuts down all car traffic and enables pedestrians to cross from whatever side they want. This even enables pedestrians to cross diagonally.
Traditionally, Barnes Dances would restrict pedestrian crossing to only when the all pedestrian phase was on. DDOT apparently wants to institute a modified Barnes Dance whereby pedestrians will still be able to cross when cars are traveling (as they do now).
While 7th and H may have displaced Wisconsin and M and the most busy intersection in the city, a Barnes Dance would be a great addition to the center of Georgetown. In fact, a study commissioned by DDOT specifically recommended the addition of a Barnes Dance to the intersection of Wisconsin and M. Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
Canal by The Brit2.
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- Parking meters’ rates won’t go up until the meters get modern.
- Falls Church resident stands up for G.U. students, West Village residents roll their eyes.
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High Winds Take Down Mature Maple
Man, Saturday night was windy, wasn’t it? It was so windy, a fully mature and completely healthy maple tree snapped right in half at 31st and R.
According to Casey Trees, the victim was a 45 foot tall Sugar Maple with an 11 inch trunk and 15 foot radius crown. It was probably 20-30 years old. It was estimated to remove 42 gallons of carbon monoxide a year. Casey Trees valued it at $2,338.
It looked like crews were already out on Sunday clearing the tree. The unusual Monkey Puzzle tree appeared to survive the collision.
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Life in the Village: The Georgetown Garden Tour
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Sorry for the shaky video; the Georgetown Metropolitan’s A/V budget doesn’t have room for a steadycam.
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The Morning Metropolitan
Georgetown Cupcake by @Heylovedc.
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- Artist’s rendering of suspect in Georgetown sexual assault released.
- First weekend of the new Safeway, what did you think? GM heard word that traffic was pretty bad since the lights do not appear to have been adjusted. Hopefully when the hoopla dies down, the crowds will be smaller.
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Georgetown Garden Tour Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the annual Georgetown Garden Tour. Tour nine beautiful backyards starting from 10 AM to 5 PM. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, it’ll cost you $35 and you’ll need to stop by Christ Church to buy them.
The Garden Tour is sponsored by the Georgetown Garden Club to benefit local organizations, with emphasis on the preservation of gardens, parks and green spaces. Past beneficiaries have included the Georgetown Public Library, Book Hill, Georgetown Waterfront Park, and the Student Conservation Association at Dumbarton Oaks Park, Trees for Georgetown, Tudor Place, Montrose Park, Rose Park and the Volta Park Habitat Garden.
And don’t forget to stop by the tea back at Keith Hall at Christ Church from 2-4.
Here’s how the organizers are describing the nine gardens: Continue reading
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The Morning Metropolitan
The canal by M.V. Jantzen.
Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:
- The Glover Park-Burleith Farmers Market at the Hardy School kicks off tomorrow at 9 AM. Bring by your bike and stop by the bike clinic for a quick and free tune up.
- Georgetown Park auction delayed to June 3.
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