Posts tagged Politics
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Do Something: The week of July 22, 2024
This week on Do Something: the music scenes that made us; GGWash goes to high school; please fill out your ANC candidate questionnaires; making Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County less terrible; and still waiting for Arlington’s missing middle verdict. 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: 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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National links: Paris as a model to transform transportation
Paris as a model for reducing car dependency. Texas Bitcoin mine may be causing health issues for local residents. Japan considers a 310-mile underground freight system. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Judge delays Amtrak’s Union Station commercial space acquisition
Judge orders transfer of Union Station commercial spaces to Amtrak to be delayed. Maryland plans 23 new EV charging sites by fall 2025. NCPC unveils design concept that would add 20 acres to the National Mall. 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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Breakfast links: DC is set to meet mayor’s housing production goal by August
DC to meet housing production goal by August 2024. MoCo Council president signals interest in zoning reform to address housing shortage. Arlington anti-Missing Middle lawsuit is one of several across the US. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of July 1, 2024
This week on Do Something: watch our training for ANC candidates; a new state delegate for Bethesda and rent stabilization in Rockville; and thoughts on Arlington’s missing middle lawsuit. Keep reading…