Posts about Montgomery
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Breakfast links: DC leaders release more information on downtown transformation plan
DC mayor announces summary recommendations for revitalizing downtown. Virginia has seen 11 pedestrian deaths in the last 15 days. Gaithersburg rated most diverse city in the US. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Langenkamp bill increasing bike lane penalties advances in Maryland General Assembly
New Maryland bill would increase penalties for hitting cyclists. Strike shuts down Fairfax Connector service. Wharf office building leasing leading the area in office leases. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Trains and train(ing)
Here are our some of our favorite images from around the Washington region this week! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of February 19, 2024
This week, here’s how you can Do Something about DC’s upcoming Comp Plan; Moore Housing and stopping a dumb bill in Maryland; and get accessory apartments over the finish line in Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Region’s home prices up 40% over last decade
Washington region home prices are up 40% over last decade. 20-story apartment building proposed atop Silver Spring mall. GMU study finds residential development at Potomac Yard could be affordable to people earning 80-90% AMI. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA, arena funding both missing from Virginia Senate budget
Potomac Yard stadium and WMATA funding both left out of Virginia Senate spending blueprint. Neighbors organize around proposed rezoning of U Street NW property. Pepco will mail out trees to homes to help cut energy costs. Keep reading…
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National links: The one with AI watching us
An AI pilot in London demonstrates the potential, and risks, associated with its use in transit. Local government experiments with social housing through public developers. An architect applies ecological processes to housing design. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland bill takes on fire safety concerns in high-rise apartment buildings
Maryland legislator introduces fire safety bill targeting large apartment buildings. Investors make up 11 percent of home purchases in region, below national average. Arlington seeks feedback for Crystal City apartment building. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of February 12, 2024
This week, here’s how you can Do Something about Moore Housing in Maryland (we really need your help!); bus priority on Columbia Road and H Street NE; accessory apartments in Virginia; and an important bill about fire safety. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia House passes arena bill, future uncertain
Net loss? Virginia House passes arena bill, future uncertain. Three years later, displaced DC condo owners still awaiting resolution. Nearly 400 units of housing planned for part of Bethesda office park. Keep reading…