Posts tagged Housing
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Do Something: The week of May 27, 2024
This week on Do Something: have you seen our endorsements for DC shadow seats; take pictures with us on Sunday; the trouble with teardowns in Montgomery County; and a win for affordable housing in Arlington. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Rosslyn street to get safety upgrades
Proposed changes to a Rosslyn street include a protected bike lane, curb extensions, and converting a through/left lane to a left turn-only lane. Community groups have filed a federal civil rights complaint against Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, alleging that the city’s Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan fails to reduce reliance on the WIN Waste incinerator in South Baltimore. Washington, DC hosted a record 26 million tourists last year, up 17% from 2022 and exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Keep reading…
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Events: Capture Silver Spring with your camera
Capture Silver Spring with your camera. Attend the DC Transportation & the Environment roundtable. Remove invasive plants in Reservation 630 West. Learn environmental home maintenance techniques. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC launches pilot to proactively tow “scofflaw vehicles”
DC launches pilot to proactively tow cars in Ward 1 that have racked up at least $3,000 in fines. Montgomery County approves $7.1 billion budget for FY25. Developer applies to rezone Fairfax County office park to enable 706 units of housing. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Call it a comeback for the Anacostia River?
Boating in the Anacostia River. Reducing parking requirements in Arlington. Maryland vehicle owners to pay higher registration fees to fill transportation funding gap. More in today’s Breakfast Links. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of May 20, 2024
This week on Do Something: how to show up for our endorsees in DC and Virginia; why you should sign up for our email updates; and a big incentive for little homes in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Building Connections: Deconstructing illegal construction
Our Department of Buildings correspondents tell you how to verify, review, and report illegal construction. Keep reading…
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Events: Get inspired about affordable housing in DC
Get inspired about affordable housing in DC. Help shape Georgetown’s transportation future. Transit in a time of crisis. Help refurbish donated bicycles. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 77 percent of riders rate Metro “excellent” or “good”
New poll finds 77 percent of riders rate Metro “excellent” or “good.” Developer secures approval for reduced parking at Metro-adjacent project under Reston’s new regulations. Jurisdictions around region report rise in homelessness. Keep reading…
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Compare candidate responses to GGWash’s 2024 DC Council questionnaire
See how candidates running in primary elections for the DC Council responded to our questions about land use, housing, and transportation. Keep reading…