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Photo Friday: Early nightfall
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National links: Rise of SUVs hampered motor emission reductions from 2010 to 2022
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Maryland’s MARC plan promises better rail service
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Breakfast links: DC Councilmembers signal support for Capital One Arena investment
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Historic districts may be preserving racial segregation in DC
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Breakfast links: DC Councilmembers signal support for Capital One Arena investment
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Officials see Capital One Arena renovations as key to revitalizing Chinatown post-pandemic
As Chinatown grapples with decreased foot traffic post-pandemic, largely due to federal office workers’ sluggish return to the office, business owners and elected officials point to public investment in Capital One Arena renovations as key to revitalization. The arena owners have requested $600 million in public funds toward the $800 million project. (Matt Blitz / DCist)
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Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won’t seek reelection next year
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson announced in his newsletter that he intends to step down at the end of his term. This opens up a competitive seat in 2024, with the June Democratic primary likely to determine the next mayor in this heavily Democratic jurisdiction. In Alexandria’s weak mayoral system, the mayor presides over the City Council. (This article is behind a paywall) (Teo Armus / Post)
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Some first-time homebuyers see deals fall apart as DC changes rules for receiving aid
DC’s first-time homebuyer assistance program (HPAP) ran out of funds in mid-2023 after increasing the maximum aid buyers can be eligible for without increasing overall funds available. In response, DC then capped allowable aid at 30% of home price, causing some low-income homebuyers’ in-progress purchases to fall through. Less than eight weeks into the 2024 fiscal year, 66% of the program’s funds for the year have been spent. (This article is behind a paywall). (Meagan Flynn / Post)
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Do Something: The week of November 27, 2023
This week: here’s how you can Do Something about the proposed Chevy Chase Historic District, really good and really dumb bills in Montgomery County, and help us do more in Northern Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pilot study finds increased pollution levels near high-traffic roads
Pilot study finds air pollution variances across DC neighborhoods, identifying hotspots near high-traffic roads. Chesapeake Bay reports smallest recorded aquatic ‘dead zone.’ National Park Service fences off Georgetown ‘graffiti cliffs.’ Keep reading…
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Historic districts may be preserving racial segregation in DC
Unpacking the “historic preservation”…of segregation: Historic districts in DC are 62 percent white and 15 percent Black. Outside of historic districts, the District’s population is 49 percent black and 31 percent white. Keep reading…
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Historic districts can stymie planning. Sometimes that’s the goal.
How does historic district designation affect planning? A recent application for historic status in Chevy Chase got us looking through our archives. Keep reading…
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A Chevy Chase group wants a historic district. What’s a historic district?
Historic districts sound charming, but what do they mean for neighborhoods’ ability to grow and evolve with changing needs over time? We’ve got an explainer for that. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Alexandria votes to end single-family-only zoning
Alexandria City Council approves ‘Zoning for Housing’ end to single-family-only zoning. Downtown DC BID urges WMATA to postpone downtown Metrorail closures to January. Group submits application for Chevy Chase historic district. Keep reading…
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Why driving in cities is like serving jury duty
After serving in a jury selection pool for the US federal court system, Caitlin Rogger reflects on how a valuable purpose can be undermined by a tedious and wasteful process. It’s a lot like driving. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Washington region aims for 250,000 solar rooftops by 2030
DC region aims for 250,000 solar roofs by 2030. Arlington, Alexandria, and DC among top destinations for new millennial residents in 2022. Streateries may be preventing vehicle crashes in Georgetown. Keep reading…