Posts tagged Affordable Housing
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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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Breakfast links: Pennsylvania Avenue NW could get makeover between White House and Capitol
Local and federal leaders want Pennsylvania Ave NW to be a vital destination. Want to afford a ‘starter home’ in DC? You gotta make over $90,000. Alexandria is working on an updated community vision for one of its few remaining affordable neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC residents to vote on ranked choice voting and open primaries
DC Elections Board approves ballot measure for ranked choice voting and open primaries. MTA will hold information sessions about Baltimore’s proposed Red Line. Renting is getting more difficult in DC. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro train breaks down between Potomac Yard and Braddock Road
Metro train breaks down in Alexandria Sunday afternoon. Washington region homesellers see average of $160K in profits. Motorist strikes, kills cyclist in Prince George’s County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County Council passes rent stabilization bill with 6% rent cap
MoCo Council caps rent increases at 6% in rent stabilization bill. Congressional compromise reached on additional flights from Washington National Airport. MTA could be facing ADA compliance lawsuit over paratransit violations. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County rent stabilization debates continue as vote looms
Montgomery County rent stabilization debate marked by disagreements. Broyhill Mansion back on the market in Arlington as site for up to 36 missing middle housing units. Baltimore doesn’t have an inclusionary zoning law in place, and residents are paying the price. 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…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases analysis of six proposed expansion options
WMATA releases analysis of six capital improvement and expansion plans. Some Chevy Chase DC residents push back against affordable housing above community center. Maryland replacing “Frankensteined” highway guardrails that can make car crashes more deadly. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC home-purchase assistance program runs out of funding
Funds depleted for DC’s home purchase assistance program. Portions of Anacostia River swimmable for first time in 50 years. Price of essential items increased faster than minimum wage in Maryland in each of past 15 years. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Former McPherson Square encampment residents continue in cycle of evictions
Former McPherson Square encampment residents continue to be unhoused and evicted from other sites. WMATA increases service, along with fares, for this upcoming operating year. United Way determines survival budget to be $81,000 for family of four in Maryland. Keep reading…