Recent Posts
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Life in Greenbelt and Langston Terrace’s early days
Despite some oppressive rules, DC area residents were grateful to live in the two New Deal-era planned communities, and community blossomed. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pepco says DC community solar facilities need to manually track power generation
Pepco’s violation of community solar may cost residents thousands. Alexandria will move ahead with waterfront flood mitigation project in 2024. Baltimore’s Department of Public Water ends request for residents to limit water usage after month of restrictions. Keep reading…
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The DC Circulator’s electrification dilemma
The soaring cost of DDOT’s Circulator bus electrification plan threatens the continuation of the Circulator service itself, ultimately undermining the District’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA operator safety lapses continue
WMATA cited for more rail operator safety lapses. West End property owners sue to stop homeless shelter construction. The delicate dance of Washington National Airport’s overnight runway repaving. Keep reading…
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Data suggests fears of bike lane-induced vehicle traffic nightmare on Old Georgetown Road are unfounded
Data shows new Maryland bike lanes make streets safer and do not negatively impact vehicle travel times, a boost to the vision laid out in Montgomery County’s Bicycle Master Plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Tysons fastest growing residential region in Fairfax County
Apparently, everyone really is moving to Tysons. Hotels will become affordable housing along Baltimore Avenue in College Park. Airline noise complaints are on the rise across the region. Keep reading…
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Events: Advocating for more sustainable and livable communities
Tour the future of the 11th Street Bridge Park project. Learn if you qualify for DC’s IZ policy. Discuss how to advocate for more sustainable and livable communities. Explore the history of Columbia Pike. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Let Fairfax County grow
Local housing and transit advocates have a special responsibility to help Fairfax County chart a new course for land use. By succeeding, we can set an example for other suburbs to emulate. Keep reading…
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Street parking in DC is way too cheap
This post makes the case for residential parking passes in DC being worth far more than what the District charges for them. How much revenue is the city losing out on, what could be done to align the cost of RPPs with their true value, and what could all that money pay for? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Biden return-to-office plan gives hope for downtown DC businesses
President Biden’s timeline for federal workers to return to the office gives hope to downtown DC businesses. Beyoncé tour pays for Metro to stay open late after severe storms at Sunday concert. WMATA’s customer service chief talks importance of signage, communication. Keep reading…