Posts tagged Silver Spring
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Breakfast links: Outer suburbs seeing biggest rent increases
Washington region rents rising fastest in outer suburbs. DC reaches goal of producing 36,000 housing units. Fairfax County to consider comprehensive plan amendments to enable redevelopment in Springfield. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 525 housing units on Tastee Diner site gain preliminary approval
The sweet taste of more housing: Preliminary plans approved for 30-story building on Tastee Diner site. Urban planning 🤝 public health in Arlington & DC’s top fitness ranking. Warehouse development moves forward in Ivy City. Keep reading…
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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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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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Photo Friday: Pull up a seat and enjoy it
Savor these sit-down summertime favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA slows above-ground trains due to extreme heat
In light of heat wave, WMATA slows down above-ground trains. Beach Drive traffic closure extends to Fridays. Opening for West End shelter delayed. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of June 17, 2024
This week: what is DDOT but its people; ANC trainings; who gets to live here is a reflection of our values; come for a walk with Dan; and go vote in Alexandria and Arlington today! Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Mega Silver Spring edition
It’s more fun to take pictures with a group! Thank you to everyone who attended the GGWash + CSG photo walk in Silver Spring on June 2! Instead of the usual Friday five, enjoy these 15 favorites! Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council budget vote will include Connecticut Avenue bike lanes
DC Council will vote on Connecticut Avenue bike lanes as part of the FY 2025 budget. Rent increases in Alexandria outpace inflation. Prince George’s County Council approves budget, faces funding challenges. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Metro safety audit finds railcar inspection, worker safety problems
Metro audit finds trains running that fail inspections, worker safety hazards. DC breaks ground on the Potomac River Tunnel project. Montgomery County Planning Board approves 450-unit residential tower in Silver Spring Keep reading…