Posts by Amy Fong — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Unhoused population in Washington region rose 18% last year
Unhoused population increased between 2022 and 2023 in every Greater Washington jurisdiction. Free Amtrak rides for VRE pass holders may be reinstated. Chesapeake Bay cleanup slowed by climate change and continued pollution. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More Red Line trains to run during rush hours
Rush hour service to improve on the Red Line. The Connecticut Avenue NW bike lane project is delayed due to vocal opposition. The City of Fairfax task force on homelessness convenes for the first time. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council proposes charging some rideshare trips $2 congestion fees to pay for transit
DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau proposes congestion fee on downtown DC rideshares. Facing tight budget, DC Council proposes prioritizing Metro for DC over K Street Transitway. Prince George’s County grapples with retaliation against tenants over rent cap. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Long-anticipated Potomac Yard Metro station will open on May 19
Potomac Yard Metro station will open on May 19. Washington region rents in Class A apartment buildings seem to be moderating in early 2023. U.S. House passes resolution to halt DC police reform bill. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Mayor Bowser proposes delaying office building emissions reductions by 3 years
Mixed response to Mayor Bowser’s proposal to delay emissions standards on office buildings. DCHA’s proposed housing rules draw concern from advocates and the community. Prince George’s County Council members propose 2-year pause on townhouse construction outside designated transit hubs. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line could open sooner
The Purple Line may open in 2026, a year earlier than last projected. Proposed downtown DC housing tax breaks raise equity issues. Arlington consortium to end homelessness receives $3 million in federal funding. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Enterprise Community Partners expanding its efforts in Prince George’s County to promote church land-to-housing conversions
Prince George’s County invests in increasing housing stock through churches. House of Representatives grills DC officials on policing reform bill. Fairfax County’s Connector bus stops to see some improvements. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington County Board unanimously approves missing middle zoning
Arlington County Board approves missing middle zoning. Affordable housing, Circulator take a hit in Bowser’s proposed budget. Maryland state legislators need to rethink how they’ll pay for transportation investments. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington NAACP pulls out of Arlington Civic Federation
Arlington NAACP departs civic alliance in part due to rift over missing middle housing. Elrich proposes property tax increase in Montgomery County to fund education. Bill to allow non-citizen voting in DC clears Congress. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s street vendor bill advances to second council vote
DC Council moves forward with street vending reform. WMATA Board set to approve West Falls Church Metro station mixed-use development. Maryland elected officials campaign for relocating FBI HQ to Prince George’s County. Keep reading…