Posts tagged Baltimore
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Mapping the Washington region’s activity centers
A Brookings Institution senior research assistant explains how they labeled and mapped the Washington region in their recent study of the nation’s activity centers. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Silver Line extension to open November 15
Metro’s Silver Line extension to open after four years of delay. MoCo opens a solar microgrid to fuel its electric buses. ‘Missing middle’ housing has become the main issue in Arlington election. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: NoVA bus systems prepare to service new Silver Line stations
NoVA bus systems activate long-held plans for Silver Line extension opening. Baltimore leaders seek land use alternatives to the “Highway to Nowhere”. Affordable housing development proposed to replace former Land Rover dealership in Alexandria. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New Anacostia, Congress Heights economic development initiative launches
New economic development group seeks to empower long-time residents of Southeast DC neighborhoods. 11 candidates to interview for temporary MoCo planning board seats. Applications open Oct. 31 for Alexandria’s guaranteed income program. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Electric vehicle charger expansion coming to region in 2023
EV charging stations coming to area interstates in 2023. Some migrant families in DC are still shut out of resettlement services. MoCo Council President defends Thrive 2050 in response to Elrich’s criticism. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro urges funding increases as it faces massive financial shortfalls
Metro works to convince regional leaders for more funding. DC, Baltimore work with the Urban Institute to increase Black homeownership. Enrollment increases are pressuring Alexandria to build more schools. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s mayor pledges to increase Black homeownership by 2030
DC launches homeownership initiative for Black households. Court case with losing Maryland toll bidder could postpone toll lane construction. Fairfax County share of Silver Line Phase II funding increases by $40 million. Keep reading…
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Here are MDOT’S 7 possible alternatives for the North-South Transit Corridor in Baltimore
The Maryland Transit Administration has released 7 North-South Baltimore transit alternatives for review. Here they are at a glance. Keep reading…
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MARC wants to spend $1.6 billion to replace its trains. It should replace them with the fastest option.
The Maryland Transit Administration needs to purchase different MARC trains. A new model by the author shows how and why. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Barry Farm redevelopment breaks ground
DC breaks ground on Barry Farm housing redevelopment. Industrial facilities dumping toxic chemicals into Maryland waterways, new report finds. Alexandria report provides updates on housing goals, pandemic recovery. Keep reading…