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Breakfast links: DC roads with cameras see sharp declines in speeding
Traffic cameras lead to sharp declines in speeding in DC. New recreation center opens on McMillan site. Construction begins on zero-emission bus terminal in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Be you
DC, all decked out with Pride. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Plan to loosen single-family zoning in Montgomery County advances
Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously recommends loosening single-family zoning restrictions. Loudoun County fast-tracks approval of 80-unit affordable multifamily development. DC’s notoriously small apartments are getting (slightly) bigger. Keep reading…
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Not ready for prime time: The flawed 495 Southside Express Lanes
Although their study is far from completion, VDOT appears to have already decided to widen a key segment of I-495 from eight to twelve lanes, with privately controlled toll lanes. Share your thoughts with the Transportation Planning Board. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council passes fiscal year 2025 budget
DC Council passes $21 billion budget with increased housing vouchers and revised tax policies. An increasing number of region’s residents say they’re struggling. Arlington secures $18M for pedestrian bridge to National Airport. Keep reading…
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Introducing the GGWash Career Board
We’re excited to share that we’ve just launched the GGWash Career Board, a new resource for employers and job-seekers alike. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 10, 2024
This week on Do Something: trainings for ANC candidates; speak up on the future of Connecticut Avenue and Columbia Road; teens love zoning reform; and go vote in Northern Virginia already. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County’s Planning Board will recommend relaxing single-family zoning
This week, Montgomery County’s Planning Board will recommend relaxing single-family zoning. Chair Artie Harris and planning director Jason Sartori explain why it’s time to give everyone a chance to call the county home. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Rockville limits all roads to 35 miles per hour
Rockville has reduced speed limits on all of its roads to 35 miles per hour or less. Fairfax County’s 2023 demographic report reflects an increase in population, wages, diversity, and housing production. DMVMoves, the task group established by WMATA and the Council of Governments met for the first time Monday. Keep reading…
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Coming soon to Columbia Road: More public space, and bus and bike lanes
DDOT will start building bus and bike lanes on Columbia Road in July 2024. Removing residential permit parking will enable faster transit and make it safer to bike and walk. Here’s how you can support the project. Keep reading…