Posts tagged Arlington
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Breakfast links: Arlington’s $10 million plan to boost ART bus ridership
Arlington needs $10M to improve bus service; more than 10x that amount to go zero emissions. Potomac Yard arena could cost taxpayers $1.15 billion. Local forests at risk of imminent failure, due to deer overpopulation and invasive plants. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MWCOG recommends $462 million increase in subsidies for WMATA
MWCOG releases report with WMATA funding recommendations. DC Council votes to restore eligibility for first-time homebuyer assistance to applicants who applied prior to new restrictions. Advocacy group gives Maryland transit a near-failing grade. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Downtown Red Line closures begin
For downtown businesses and arts organizations, partial Red Line shutdown feels like a Scrooge move. Traffic, inadequate transit, and uncertain ROI top Alexandrians’ concerns over the stadium deal. Mayor Bowser convenes Capital One Arena task force. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA board weighs difficult budget tradeoffs
Some WMATA board members think doomsday budget is avoidable, but they still face tough path forward. Potential Potomac Yard “transit arena” doesn’t have enough transit for an arena. Photojournalist captures DC’s dramatic development over the course of 20+ years. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC offers $500 million to keep Capitals and Wizards at Capital One Arena
DC officials fight to keep the Wizards and Capitals, offering $500 million to Monumental Sports. Chevy Chase ANC supports some housing at community center site. Maryland considers higher fees for EVs and hybrids to offset transportation funding gap. Keep reading…
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Massive monument to falsified Confederate history soon to leave Arlington
Following a vigorous advocacy campaign by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, a historically-inaccurate Confederate monument to soldiers who fought against the United States has sat in Arlington Cemetery for over a century. Despite opposition, a 2021 law mandates its removal by January. Keep reading…
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Four urban design rules to make children’s playgrounds fun for…parents?
The first post in this series looked at what makes a great playground for kids. You know who else spends a lot of time in those spaces? Parents. In part two, we’re talking about what features appeal most directly to parents and other caregivers in playgrounds. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pilot study finds increased pollution levels near high-traffic roads
Pilot study finds air pollution variances across DC neighborhoods, identifying hotspots near high-traffic roads. Chesapeake Bay reports smallest recorded aquatic ‘dead zone.’ National Park Service fences off Georgetown ‘graffiti cliffs.’ Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Alexandria votes to end single-family-only zoning
Alexandria City Council approves ‘Zoning for Housing’ end to single-family-only zoning. Downtown DC BID urges WMATA to postpone downtown Metrorail closures to January. Group submits application for Chevy Chase historic district. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Washington region aims for 250,000 solar rooftops by 2030
DC region aims for 250,000 solar roofs by 2030. Arlington, Alexandria, and DC among top destinations for new millennial residents in 2022. Streateries may be preventing vehicle crashes in Georgetown. Keep reading…