Posts about Virginia
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Breakfast links: Baltimore gets second chance at HUD reimbursement funds
Baltimore receives HUD approval for second chance at $6.4 million reimbursement. Zoning commission to review plans for large residential project near RFK stadium. Environmental restoration closes DC’s Kingman Island for a week. 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…
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Breakfast links: Majority of Marylanders oppose one-cent transportation sales tax
Most Marylanders say no thanks to funding transportation projects through a one-cent sales tax. Bowser says Monumental will be held to its lease; Va. Senator Lucas declares arena deal dead. Some Montgomery County councilmembers express concern over being overlooked for major sports venues. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Potomac Yard arena plan may disrupt walkable Route 1 plan
Proposed Caps, Wizards relocation upends plans to urbanize Route 1. Virginia is closing a loophole that has enabled Marylanders to register cars in Virginia and avoid buying car insurance. Prince George’s County tenants rally for permanent rent stabilization. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington has lowest county-level traffic fatality rate in country
Arlington County has lowest traffic fatality rate in nation among counties with 100,000+ people. WMATA announces partial Red Line closure this summer as part of Purple Line construction. DC readies for next comprehensive planning process. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress advances plans for RFK site redevelopment
House committee advances bill for redevelopment of RFK stadium site. EPA allocates $45 million for cleanup of contaminated Bear Creek in Baltimore County. Virginia General Assembly considering two bills to aid in cyclist safety. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of February 5, 2024
This week, here’s how you can Do Something about bus and bike lanes on Columbia Road; park funding and trans health care in Maryland; and accessory apartments in Virginia. And a Ludacris-inspired highway bill (we’re not kidding!) Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council passes STEER traffic safety bill
DC Council STEERs toward increased, and out-of-state, enforcement against dangerous drivers. Up to 90-minute waits at Potomac Yard Metro station possible without major investment. Events DC wants to expand the convention center. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Latest WMATA budget avoids ‘transit death spiral,’ includes fewer cuts, fare hikes
New WMATA budget is better, still not great. Prince George’s County to spend $11 million for a safer Route 1 corridor. Maryland legislators considering networked geothermal heating and cooling for low-income communities. Keep reading…