Posts tagged Housing
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Why no one’s building middle-income housing in American cities
How much a home costs has everything to do with how much the land underneath it is worth. Understanding “highest and best use” helps explain why no one’s building middle-income housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MoCo Council to vote on rent stabilization regulations today
MoCo Council to vote on rent stabilization regulations. UMD study finds ‘stand right walk left’ escalator norm is inefficient. Civic associations object to a reduction in the number of parking spaces in a Clarendon apartment building. Keep reading…
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At 16, I found my voice testifying at a public hearing
“I was sixteen and here I am testifying in front of the County Planning board, faced with overwhelming opposition from the community. But I went, and I was strong. I had my little speech typed up and I wore a collared shirt to look older.” Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Microsoft outage impacts area airports, transit systems
Global Microsoft outage impacts Washington region transit, airlines. Residents, officials raise concerns about administration of DC Homeowner Assistance Fund. WMATA is exploring platform screen doors. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of July 15, 2024
This week on Do Something: send in your ANC candidate questionnaires; how Montgomery County’s economy relates to the single life; Missing Middle and bathrooms in Arlington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MoCo Council passes new tenant fire safety regulations
Montgomery County Council passes new tenant fire safety rules. Fairfax Connector to raise fares on July 29. As DC office property values continue to decline, property tax revenues are set to drop. Keep reading…
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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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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: WMATA to upgrade bicycle facilities at 74 stations
WMATA to upgrade or install bicycle facilities at 74 stations. DC Rapid Rehousing program extension awaits funding from the mayor. Maryland small businesses grants promote repurposing of vacant buildings, improves Main Streets. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County is figuring out how rent stabilization will actually work
Rent stabilization will return to Montgomery County for the first time in 40 years. But first, the Montgomery County Council needs to approve regulations for how it’ll actually work. Keep reading…