Recent Posts
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National links: Houston METRO suspends transformational BRT project
Houston METRO shelves important BRT corridor. A collapsed road connecting Idaho and Wyoming reveals housing issues on both sides. Supercommuter numbers increase again. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: It’s officially summer
School’s out, the solstice has passed, it’s officially summertime! Savor these favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA slows above-ground trains due to extreme heat
In light of heat wave, WMATA slows down above-ground trains. Beach Drive traffic closure extends to Fridays. Opening for West End shelter delayed. Keep reading…
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Reuse, don’t demolish, Rosslyn’s Key Bridge Marriott
Rosslyn’s iconic Key Bridge Marriott is set for demolition. D. Taylor Reich makes the case, instead, for its reuse as housing to reduce carbon emissions and tackle the county’s housing supply crunch, while protecting one of the last iconic structures of its era. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Rent stabilization bill passes first vote in Prince George’s County Council
Prince George’s County Council unanimously votes in favor of rent stabilization bill. JD Spain leads Natalie Roy and Tenley Peterson in the Arlington County primary. Alyia Gaskins projected to win mayoral seat in Alexandria Democratic primary. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 17, 2024
This week: what is DDOT but its people; ANC trainings; who gets to live here is a reflection of our values; come for a walk with Dan; and go vote in Alexandria and Arlington today! Keep reading…
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How DC’s bus shelters can better serve riders who need them most
As the 20-year contract that governs how bus shelters are distributed in DC comes up for renewal, District leaders should prioritize bus riders who would benefit most from them. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: One in four DC home sales is a cash transaction
A quarter of 2024 home sales in DC have been cash. House GOP representatives push to undo DC traffic safety laws. VDOT to plant 135 acres of roadside habitats for pollinators. Keep reading…
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Events: Weigh in on WMATA’s proposed bus network redesign
So many ways to provide feedback on WMATA’s proposed bus network redesign: don’t miss your chance! Become a water quality monitoring citizen scientist. Get an in-person look at zoning and housing diversity in East Silver Spring. Bike to the BBQ Battle. Celebrate Summer with goDCgo! Read more in this week’s events post: Keep reading…
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Want to improve DC schools? Build teacher housing
The cost of housing is a major challenge to teacher retention in the District of Columbia, which in turn undermines student performance and school administration. What would it look like to build teacher housing on school campuses? Keep reading…