Posts tagged Alexandria
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Breakfast links: Barry Farm redevelopment to start construction on first new building
Barry Farm redevelopment to start construction in September. Metro safety drill in Ashburn delayed due to rust on tracks. Baltimore protest to address homelessness crisis comes to City Hall. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC one-bedroom costs increased most in Foggy Bottom over the last year
Rent for a one-bedroom unit in the region increased by 9% this year. Maryland Board of Elections plans to take legal action to count ballots earlier. Downtown DC BID names new president and CEO. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: January’s I-95 snow-induced shutdown could have been prevented, Virginia OIG finds
Unlearned lessons in emergency management contributed to the I-95 snow shutdown, according to Virginia OIG. New Montgomery County planning study seeks to separate displacement from gentrification. DC homeowners continue to receive high property tax bills in error. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: NoVA transportation authority releases transformative long-range plan
NoVA Transportation Authority releases plans for 429 projects over next 20 years. How the 11th Street Bridge Park project could impact Anacostia. No more HOV privileges for Maryland electric, hybrid vehicle drivers. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC will close Adams Morgan’s 18th Street some Sundays for pedestrian use
AdMo pedestrian street pilot will continue on select weekends throughout fall 2022. Ballot recounts begin for close races in Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties. Alexandria launches new paratransit app. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: An increase in salt in the region’s water sources will affect habitats and human health, experts say
Local scientists raise alarms about rising salt levels in water across the region. Fairfax County electric vehicle drivers will pay a new fee at public charging stations. Severe flooding in Prince George’s County affects road users. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Most DC residential areas safe from river flooding, but new waterfront properties are vulnerable
Parks along Potomac and Anacostia provide flood protection to most inland residential areas. WMATA needs to fix issues in rooms with Metrorail safety equipment, report says. MoCo politicians invite companies to relocate from states with strict abortion restrictions. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s new regulatory agencies for buildings, consumer protections open October 1
DCRA to become Department of Buildings and Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Metrorail delays and construction persist this weekend. MoCo planning chair seeks review of I-495 toll lanes. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA hires chief operating officer
WMATA hires chief operating officer. All Metro trains delayed Wednesday morning due to network issues. DASH transit center closed for weeks during mall demolition. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Several office-to-residential conversions are moving forward, others are running into issues
Over 4 million square feet of office-to-residential conversions proposed in downtown DC. New WMATA head says increasing rail service is highest priority, safety a given. Union Station faces more challenges. Keep reading…