Posts tagged Arlington
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Breakfast links: DC Zoning Commission advances density increase on U Street
DC Zoning Commission advances map amendment to increase density at 1617 U Street NW. Maryland officials tout expansion of a program to assist people experiencing homelessness. Expert confirms Arlington County’s sewage system can handle Missing Middle development. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Construction underway on second Crystal City Metro entrance
Construction begins on second entrance to Crystal City Metro station. Hazmat truckers choosing Baltimore tunnels over 35-mile detour in absence of Key Bridge. Loudoun County makes way for new affordable housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington’s Missing Middle trial is underway
Trial over Arlington’s Missing Middle reforms is underway. Maryland’s first Purple Line vehicle arrived this week. DC’s first office-to-residential conversion, the Elle, officially opens. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of July 8, 2024
This week on Do Something: come to our ANC training and happy hour this Sunday; how to support rent stabilization in Prince George’s County; and why do we care so much about tenant protections, anyway? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC is set to meet mayor’s housing production goal by August
DC to meet housing production goal by August 2024. MoCo Council president signals interest in zoning reform to address housing shortage. Arlington anti-Missing Middle lawsuit is one of several across the US. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 13 candidates vying for Prince George’s County Council seat
Nine Democrats have filed to run in Prince George’s County Council special election. DC and Maryland in top 10 of new ranking on high housing costs. Alexandria City Council rejects calls to halt residential development due to aesthetic concerns. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of July 1, 2024
This week on Do Something: watch our training for ANC candidates; a new state delegate for Bethesda and rent stabilization in Rockville; and thoughts on Arlington’s missing middle lawsuit. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington tourism revenues hit post-pandemic high
Arlington tourism revenue hits record $4.5 billion. NPS issues guidance for getting around DC—and to the fireworks display—on the Fourth of July. WMATA adjusts Red Line shuttle service to prevent bus congestion. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Should Key Bridge rise higher in era of rising seas?
Raise the roof? New Key Bridge construction is once-a-century chance to increase bridge clearance. Renderings unveiled for proposed 100-unit building Friendship Heights. Arlington home for sale will have a “no Missing Middle” covenant. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 24, 2024
This week on Do Something: do you have what it takes to run for ANC, it’s all rent stabilization, all the time in Maryland, and congratulations to our Virginia primary endorsees. Keep reading…