Belonging, Civility, Ugh: What Happens When Commonly Held Ideals Backfire
A sense of belonging. A desire for civility. Both seem necessary for a welcoming and respectful society. But what happens when these ideas backfire?
Guest Host: Marc Fisher
Commuters On Staten Island Ferry, NY
Water taxis already float across the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers in the Washington area. But the region doesn’t have anything like a commuter ferry like those in Seattle and New York City. But a plan under discussion would create a water transportation system connecting Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland. How feasible is the proposal and is it the best way to approach transit problems in the region?
Guests
- Michael Winstanley Founder and Design Principal, Winstanley Architects and Planners; @Winstanley202
- Frank Principi Woodbridge District Supervisor on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors (D); @NewWoodbridge
- Alon Levy Transit Writer and Researcher; @alon_levy
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