Posts tagged Development
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Breakfast links: Arlington faces high housing costs and low inventory
Arlington has one of the most competitive, costly housing markets in the country. Investors make up 11% of homebuyers in DC, significantly less than the national average. Montgomery County Planning Board approves 390-unit apartment building near Forest Glen Metro station. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: “Yes in God’s Backyard” policies gain steam
Region’s lawmakers look for ways to make it easier to redevelop churches to include affordable housing. Alexandria seeks public feedback on West End plan by March 31. Maryland leaders concerned about lack of revenue-generating measures for state’s $10B climate plan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia ADU bill won’t move forward this year
Virginia House tables proposed bill to increase ADUs across the state. Youngkin lashes out at Virginia Senate for denying arena funding. Two new bills would increase tenant protections in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia House and Senate agree to a budget—without an arena
Virginia budget compromise excludes framework for Wizards and Capitals arena in Alexandria. Baltimore City Council considers proposal to sell city-owned vacant homes for one dollar. DC woman faces six-month delay in securing housing despite voucher approval. Keep reading…
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Here’s what GGWash asked the DC Council to pay attention to during performance oversight hearings
At annual performance oversight hearings, DC Councilmembers probe agency leaders about how effectively their agencies performed in the previous year. Individual and organizational witnesses are invited to submit testimony too. Here’s what GGWash staff said. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County ditches parking minimums near transit
Montgomery County paves the way for parking-free housing near transit. Fairfax Connector workers reach tentative agreement. Region’s poverty rate declines, racial wage gap widens. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak adds more DC to NYC trains
Amtrak adding more round trips between DC and NYC. Baltimore recycling returns today, after years of delay. Property owners on 14th Street NW in DC seek rezoning for taller, denser buildings. Keep reading…
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Events: Talk transit with Ward 8 Council candidates
Talk transit with Ward 8 Council candidates. Join the Ride for the Region Challenge. Learn from trailblazers in transportation. Expand your urban agriculture network. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Take note, downtowns: Crystal City suffered its office apocalypse and came out better
Cities have a long track record of re-inventing their downtowns when the need arises. As DC leaders consider the future of downtown, they need only look as far as Crystal City for inspiration. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line delayed again; officials request additional $425 million
Purple Line delayed until December 2027. Montgomery County amendment aims to make it easier to preserve affordable housing. Chinatown residents concerned about impact of Caps, Wizards’ potential move. Keep reading…