Posts tagged Flood Mitigation
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National links: Pandemic population decline in center cities reversing
In this week’s round-up of news from around the country: urban populations rebound; traffic violence disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities; why US developers don’t build more large apartments; and more. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MoCo, Baltimore City partner to request aid to prevent evictions
MoCo, Baltimore ask state to direct part of budget surplus to prevent evictions. Metro electric buses delayed, DASH buses recalled due to bus fire risk. Maryland to adopt electric vehicle standards after all. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: McDuffie refiles reparations bill
McDuffie reintroduces DC reparations fund bill. Arlington offers buy-outs to homeowners in frequently flooded Spout Run neighborhoods. MoCo Council bill aims to improve road and school safety. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Mayor Bowser releases five-year economic development plan
Bowser provides details on downtown development goal, and adds others for increasing Black incomes, grocery access. Federally-funded DC hotel shelter program to end. Structural problems continue at Bethesda’s Rock Creek West Apartments. Keep reading…
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Why DC floods. Yes, it’s climate change.
The Washington region, like many parts of the world, is more vulnerable to flooding. Here’s how and why flooding happens in the region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA submits new return-to-service plan in latest round of regulatory battle
WMATA submits revised request for additional trains. Real estate companies ordered to pay fine for DC housing discrimination. DC government proposes removal of buildings and homes from flood zone. 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: 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…