Posts tagged Kenyan Mcduffie
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A move to strengthen affordable housing runs into political obstacles
The Gray Administration has had a poor track record of building affordable housing when selling public land. Kenyan McDuffie is trying to set a higher bar, but Gray is trying to gut the bill by proposing a giant loophole that would render the bill virtually toothless. Will Muriel Bowser hold firm or let the loophole in? What’s this bill about? When DC does a deal to develop… Keep reading…
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DC sells valuable land, but loses interest in using it to create affordable housing
Since 2000, the District has generally required that when it sells publicly-owned land, part of the deal include new affordable housing for lower-income residents. But more recently, that commitment has waned. A bill in the DC Council could rejuvenate it by requiring affordable housing in city land development deals. The trend of weakening the city’s commitment to… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line lawsuits
No lawsuit from Chevy Chase; Eminent Domain for Purple Line?; Fannie Mae selling headquarters; A new Ward 5; Stop blocking the streetcar; Howze outlines streetcar improvements; Bike lanes over car dependence; Massive sprawl in Belgium; And…. Keep reading…
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Worried about DC gentrification? A new bill would speed it up and lose affordable housing
As housing prices rise, the few affordable units in booming neighborhoods become even more important. But a new bill in the DC Council would cut the period of time when such a unit has to remain affordable, removing affordable housing in some of DC’s fastest-changing neighborhoods. Right now, when the city subsidizes a new housing unit for sale, that unit has to remain affordable… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Deal or no deal
Soccer stadium deal pending; Spy versus preservationists; Budget autonomy overturned; Better cycling around the Mall; Silver Line a step closer; Metro signs say what?; Springtime for Hitler bus ads; McDuffie for McMillan; And…. Keep reading…
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If you live in DC, vote Tuesday!
Tuesday, April 1 is the primary election in DC. If you live in DC and haven’t voted early, go vote! If you’re not registered, DC offers same-day registration. Keep reading…
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For DC Council in Ward 5: Kenyan McDuffie
When councilmember Kenyan McDuffie was elected two years ago, DC’s Ward 5 swung from having one of the city’s most corrupt councilmembers to having a widely-respected one. We encourage voters to renominate McDuffie in the April 1 Democratic primary, or in early voting starting March 17. McDuffie won the 2012 special election to replace former Councilmember Harry… Keep reading…
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Brookland neighbors ask Metro for development with a side of green
As new investment rejuvenates Brookland, WMATA is seeking a developer to build at the Brookland Metro station. But neighbors and local nonprofit Casey Trees want to ensure that future development leaves room for green space as well. Keep reading…
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DC mulls new affordable housing rules in public land deals
When the District government bids out city-owned property for development, it asks for affordable housing to be part of the deal, but how much is enough? Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie is proposing that 20-30% of the housing in any such deal be affordable for low-income households. On properties that DC has offered for development, like Parcel 42 in Shaw or the Hine School on Capitol… Keep reading…
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Morning Bell: Kids learn to garden, adults to use computers
School gardens grow more than food: Almost half of all schools in DC have school gardens, which encourage healthier eating habits and provide a chance to learn new skills. DC also gives schools incentives to use ingredients from local farms in school lunches. (Elevation DC) Will technology help adults learn?: Community College Preparatory Academy, which serves adult learners,… Keep reading…