Recent Posts
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Photo Friday: The lighting makes it
This week’s Photo Friday highlights the beauty of our built environment, compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool. Keep reading…
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In our inbox: Takoma Metro development, the future of downtown, Northeast Corridor commuter rail, and more
In this edition of our emails to the editor: Takoma Metro development, rent reasonableness, commuter rail, traffic safety, and the future of downtown. Keep reading…
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National links: Business groups increasingly support people-centered streets
Business Improvement Districts increasingly support people-centered street redesigns. Dangerous urban heat endangers users of playgrounds and bus stops. Utah launches a first-of-its-kind road pricing pilot. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Slowing rate of inflation may signal shift to come in home sales
New report projects when home sales in DC will pick up. Montgomery County has all-but-erased gender pay gap in county workforce. VDOT seeks survey feedback for Glebe Road stretch between Columbia Pike and I-66. Keep reading…
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Metrorail leaders want the system to grow. What’s on the table?
As the Washington region’s population grows, Metrorail needs to grow, too. Part I of a series looks at how the current system will eventually fall short of needs, and how capacity could be increased in the long term. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DCHA names interim director
DCHA appoints interim director Dorian Jenkins. Search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash near White House continues. Arlington considers increasing the time drivers must stop for pedestrians. Keep reading…
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Dangerous drivers in DC to get mail, texts. Will it reduce traffic deaths and injuries?
Vision Zero officials are piloting a District government initiative to mail and text drivers warnings that have no legal consequences for their driving records, with the Lab @ DC signed up to evaluate the program’s effectiveness in decreasing traffic violence on DC streets. Keep reading…
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Virginians with criminal records are routinely denied housing. Advocates hope to change that.
In Virginia, non-violent petty offenses committed decades ago as well as more recently committed or violent crimes all increase the likelihood that someone will be denied housing and find themselves homeless. A handful of proposed reforms could change that status quo. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak train derails just south of Union Station
Two Amtrak cars derailed near Union Station Tuesday. Central and Western Marylanders asked to conserve water under drought watch. Some in Congress propose adding more flights to National Airport. Keep reading…
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440 residences next to Takoma Metro station in DC near final approval
The mixed-use Takoma Station development next to the Takoma Metro station will provide 440 units, including 70 for those earning 60% or less of median family income. Keep reading…