Posts tagged Potomac Yard
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Breakfast links: Lawsuit may be deterring Missing Middle applications in Arlington
One year since Missing Middle passed in Arlington, applications slow to a trickle. 37 citations, 5 arrests on first day of new fare evasion powers for police. Senator Lucas holds firm against funding for arena in face of anticipated budget amendment by Governor Youngkin.
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Breakfast links: Purple Line construction to temporarily shutter some University of Maryland dorms
UMD closing some dorms this summer due to Purple Line construction noise. Virginia Senate majority leader says Youngkin will need to compromise in order for arena proposal to move forward. Potential arrests, increased fines take effect today for Metro fare evasion. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia ADU bill won’t move forward this year
Virginia House tables proposed bill to increase ADUs across the state. Youngkin lashes out at Virginia Senate for denying arena funding. Two new bills would increase tenant protections in Montgomery County. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak adds more DC to NYC trains
Amtrak adding more round trips between DC and NYC. Baltimore recycling returns today, after years of delay. Property owners on 14th Street NW in DC seek rezoning for taller, denser buildings. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County localities dominate ranking of 10 most diverse cities in US
Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville among 10 most diverse cities in US. Arlington considers agreement to boost solar panel installations after slump. Virginia Senator Lucas kills a second Potomac Yard arena bill. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Region’s home prices up 40% over last decade
Washington region home prices are up 40% over last decade. 20-story apartment building proposed atop Silver Spring mall. GMU study finds residential development at Potomac Yard could be affordable to people earning 80-90% AMI. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington has lowest county-level traffic fatality rate in country
Arlington County has lowest traffic fatality rate in nation among counties with 100,000+ people. WMATA announces partial Red Line closure this summer as part of Purple Line construction. DC readies for next comprehensive planning process. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Civil rights org sues DC landlord for discrimination against prospective tenants
DC landlord sued for discriminating against potential residents. Eight MTA Commuter Bus routes on the chopping block, 26 others to be reduced. Study finds most of Arlington’s unpaved hiking trails are harming the environment. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: HUD looks into whether DC landlords charge too much for voucher units
HUD investigating DC landlords for charging voucher-holders more than market-rate rent. Virginia trade in the works: Metro funding for a stadium authority. Small business owners express top concerns about Potomac Yard stadium project to Monumental. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Reservoir District townhomes to start vertical construction this summer after years of delay
New residents might move into McMillan townhomes by the end of 2024. Water taxi, Amtrak, and VRE floated as transportation options for the Potomac Yard arena. MDOT impersonated in “smishing” scam. Keep reading…