Posts by Matt Gontarchick — Contributor
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Breakfast links: Arlington County Board, Planning Commission sued over missing middle
Arlington residents file lawsuit to stop missing middle. Former MoCo planning director files lawsuit to get records. Washington region an exception to nationwide trend of lower apartment rents. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases first major bus redesign proposal in 50 years
WMATA has a new vision for Metrobuses: they come more often and more of them run all night. Increased Metro fares go into effect on July 1. Efforts to bring workers back to downtown DC clash with workers’ preferences. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Georgetown Transformers statue battle continues
Owner of Georgetown’s Transformers statues will continue to fight. Long Bridge reconstruction to boost rail capacity could be delayed by inflation. WMATA seeks help from local police departments to boost security on transit. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Only two DC Open Streets in 2023
Number of DC Open Streets festivals to drop from six to two. College Park planning director looks back on 37 years of change. Fairfax County approves new taxes to pay for Silver Line. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMSC investigating improper use of Metrorail’s automatic controls
WMATA safety panel investigating improper use of automated piloting system. Pedestrian dies after being struck by two drivers in Silver Spring. Fairfax County sees its first vehicle-related pedestrian death in 2023. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC offers several real estate opportunities on District land
DC announces new development opportunities without Falcicchio. Residents, small businesses adjacent to Arlington’s HQ2 less optimistic about building pause. Alexandria economic development leaders optimistic despite office tenant mix changes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Contractor backs out of project to widen highways
Transurban pulls out of proposed Maryland toll lane expansion. With inventory low, housing prices remain high in DC. Metro stations in Loudoun County struggle to attract riders. Keep reading…
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Breakast links: WMATA to bring back automatic train control
WMATA plans return for Metrorail automated train system. Amazon pauses construction on second headquarters in Virginia. DC to close all COVID centers by March 31. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amazon’s National Landing transformation attracts other corporate headquarters
Amazon’s National Landing transformation attracting other major businesses, activity. Apartments in DC are getting bigger. College Park will soon get a Capital Bikeshare station Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA, safety regulator relationship improving
Relationship between WMATA, safety commission shows signs of improvement. Old Town Alexandria restarting process of creating a BID. Over one-third of DC’s homes for sale sold above asking price in 2022. Keep reading…