Posts tagged Baltimore
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Breakfast links: $500M offer contingent on Caps, Wizards staying in DC, Bowser says
Bowser holds firm: Caps and Wizards remain at Capital One Arena or DC will invest its $500M offer in new uses for the property. Temporary Arlington bus storage yard could become permanent. Baltimore’s new tree planting fee structure threatens to undermine its own canopy goal. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fairfax County seeks other housing solutions besides ending single-family-only zoning
Fairfax County sidesteps single-family-only zoning end, explores other paths for supply boost. Unpacking the push for social housing in DC. Provision in Maryland housing bills could provide a housing density bump near transit statewide. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Snow creates multiple transportation challenges across Greater Washington
Winter storm grounds airlines, reduces bus service, closes GW Parkway. 14 DC neighborhoods have median home prices over $1 million. 2,000-acre Prince William data center project now in court. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Northeast Boundary Tunnel passes first major test during Tuesday’s rainstorm
Northeast Boundary Tunnel worked as intended, lessening the impacts of Tuesday’s major rainstorm. Over half of DC area rental listings on Zillow featured concessions in December. Pedestrian hit by subway in Baltimore. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council hopes to “STEER” dangerous drivers off the road with new bill
DC dangerous driving bill passes first vote unanimously. Three housing bills to come before Maryland General Assembly. Micromobility company Veo will exit Arlington and Alexandria. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Report connects housing, cost of living to Maryland’s economic troubles
New analysis reveals housing and childcare among issues impacting Maryland’s sluggish economic growth. Facing lawsuits, Bowser administration announces plans to fund increase in SNAP benefits. Alexandria faces $19 million budget shortfall. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC rental assistance portal crashes upon reopening
DC rental assistance portal crashes on reopening. DC Council supports resolution to sue Mayor Bowser over SNAP. Fairfax County expected to make outdoor dining permanent with new rules. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress Heights leaders express concerns about proposed Mystics move
Congress Heights business owners worry about the future if the Mystics move downtown. Nearly 1,500 housing units planned for former DC General site. Fired Montgomery County Planning Director reaches settlement with new planning board. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington’s $10 million plan to boost ART bus ridership
Arlington needs $10M to improve bus service; more than 10x that amount to go zero emissions. Potomac Yard arena could cost taxpayers $1.15 billion. Local forests at risk of imminent failure, due to deer overpopulation and invasive plants. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MWCOG recommends $462 million increase in subsidies for WMATA
MWCOG releases report with WMATA funding recommendations. DC Council votes to restore eligibility for first-time homebuyer assistance to applicants who applied prior to new restrictions. Advocacy group gives Maryland transit a near-failing grade. Keep reading…