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Recent Articles from Joe Nathanson
Are trains in our future?
Commentary: Those of us in greater Baltimore should welcome anticipated rail transportation improvements for our region.
Greater Baltimore’s green infrastructure
Commentary: Greater Baltimore’s green infrastructure includes historic parks, rail trails, and the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network, a vision for interconnected urban green spaces.
Celebrating America’s semiquincentennial in Annapolis
Commentary: Annapolis commemorates the semiquincentennial of US independence with events highlighting its historic role and future development projects.
Modular housing expanding its footprint
Commentary: Modular housing in Baltimore aims to reduce costs and accelerate affordable construction through factory-built components and workforce development.
Counting our unhoused neighbors
Every January, communities across the country prepare to conduct what is known as the Point in Time count of their homeless populations. Baltimore was preparing to conduct this assignment by […]
Waymo is coming to town
This December, it wasn’t only Santa. Waymo was also coming to town. Yes, the self-driving automobiles have found their way to Charm City. It was reported that Waymo vehicles first […]
Can we build climate resilient communities?
Annapolis’ City Dock project highlights climate threats as leaders worldwide work to adapt. Local efforts show promise but urgency is high.
We have the plans. We need the money
“We have the plans. We need the money.” That was the essential message shared by Jon Laria at a recent online meeting of Transit Choices, the local transportation advocacy group. […]
What’s right about Baltimore
Some folks, perhaps not very familiar with the local scene, have been describing Charm City in less than flattering terms. I won’t repeat the crude words that have been used, […]
Dealing with the affordable housing crisis
I’ve addressed the nation’s housing affordability crisis in past columns, noting the pressures on both homeowners and renters. Now, more importantly, the U.S. Congress is addressing the problem on a […]
Around the Baltimore Waterfront Promenade
When I arrived in Baltimore in 1970, the area around the Inner Harbor was not one of the city’s strong points. In earlier years this had been a working waterfront, […]
Bridges, tunnels and bay ferries
Maryland eyes a new Bay Bridge, rail tunnel upgrades, and more as billions pour into state infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
