Posts tagged Alexandria
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Breakfast links: New bill would allow DC to acquire land to create or preserve affordable housing
DC Councilmember Nadeau introduces public land acquisition bill to support affordable housing. DCHA claims it can’t manage additional funding for public housing repairs. DCHA’s housing waitlist reforms may have mixed results. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA GM calls for changes in DC’s handling of fare evasion
WMATA GM urges fare evasion law change in DC. Business owners voice concerns over Purple Line construction’s effect on revenue. Alexandria still buying diesel-powered buses for DASH system. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington County Board, Planning Commission sued over missing middle
Arlington residents file lawsuit to stop missing middle. Former MoCo planning director files lawsuit to get records. Washington region an exception to nationwide trend of lower apartment rents. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro 8000-series interior renderings and configurations released
More potential 8000-series train designs released. EPA settles lawsuit with several states and DC over Chesapeake Bay pollution. DDOT will revisit Connecticut Avenue bike lanes in response to opponents’ complaints. Keep reading…
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Your guide to Metro’s Better Bus Network redesign
WMATA is conducting a complete redesign of its bus network to meet the region’s needs. They need your input. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Long-anticipated Potomac Yard Metro station will open on May 19
Potomac Yard Metro station will open on May 19. Washington region rents in Class A apartment buildings seem to be moderating in early 2023. U.S. House passes resolution to halt DC police reform bill. Keep reading…
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Premium grocery stores are missing from the region’s high-income Black neighborhoods
In a recent report, Brookings Metro analyzed the locations of premium grocery stores in ten metro areas across the country and found that the absence of high-end grocers from Black-majority neighborhoods is part of a broader trend of divestment. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA announces more summer construction on Orange, Silver, and Green Lines
Summer service changes announced for the Orange, Silver, and Green Lines. Report: Former MoCo Planning Board Chair did not create a hostile work environment. Prince George’s County enacts new rental assistance program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA releases first major bus redesign proposal in 50 years
WMATA has a new vision for Metrobuses: they come more often and more of them run all night. Increased Metro fares go into effect on July 1. Efforts to bring workers back to downtown DC clash with workers’ preferences. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MARC trains one step closer to running through to Virginia, Delaware
MDOT announces plans to extend MARC into Virginia, Delaware. 14th Street Bridge to undergo $90 million in renovations. Amazon applies for $152 million in HQ2 incentives from Virginia. Keep reading…