Posts by Christina Sturdivant Sani — Contributor
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TOD is finally coming east of the Anacostia River. What’s planned, and why did it take so long?
Transit-oriented development in DC has been concentrated west of the Anacostia River. That’s about to change, with a slate of new projects pushed by tenants themselves, the DC government, and now more private investment. However, with a long history of underinvestment, the EOTR area has unique barriers to building quality TOD projects. Keep reading…
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Strategies the Washington region can borrow from other cities to make TOD more equitable
As the Washington region makes way for more transit-oriented development around Metro stations, the Purple Line, and other transit hubs, here are some equity-centered initiatives leaders can consider from other cities across the country. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Early voting in Maryland’s primary election begins today
Early voting for Maryland’s primary election starts today. Here’s what you need to know. Meanwhile, a hiccup with ballots mailed to some MoCo voters. Metro temporarily halts return of 7000-series trains. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A new development to deliver more affordable housing in Prince George’s County
Developers, Prince George’s officials break ground on affordable housing project near New Carrollton Metro. Meanwhile, Metro is storing some defective railcars improperly. Prince George’s isn’t the region’s richest majority-Black county anymore. More in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington County gets platinum status in walkability
Walk Friendly Communities grants Arlington County platinum status. A vote on Thrive Montgomery 2050 could happen this fall. Fairfax pushes for electric fleet of connector buses to run by December. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 7000-series trains are back
Eight 7000-series trains are returning to Metrorail today. New proposal to extend caps on rent increases in Montgomery County. DC to acquire land in Ward 7 and anchor it with a grocery store. And more in today’s Breakfast links. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fairfax County looks at the possibility of making its Connector bus free
Officials to study making Fairfax Connector bus fare-free. Bike lanes proposed for two highly trafficked areas in Fairfax County. Contractors see a possible handover date for Silver Line Phase 2. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s rent-control database was slated to be completed by 2016. What happened?
Why DC’s rent-control database is currently stalled. DC mayoral candidates debate about affordable housing and road safety issues live Wednesday. Bicyclist dies in crash in Bethesda. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: A plan to bring the Purple Line online by 2026
A construction timeline for the Purple Line. Montgomery County invests $200 million in affordable housing. Alexandria’s plans for West End are two decades old. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: More of Alexandria’s King Street will be car-free starting this Friday
King Street pedestrian zone doubles this weekend. Expect Yellow Line station closures in Virginia this fall. New solar panels coming to Montgomery County. Keep reading…