Posts tagged Silver Spring
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Breakfast links: SunTrust Plaza moves one step closer to redevelopment
Historic Preservation Office recommends the approval of SunTrust Plaza development in Adams Morgan. Water in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor now swimmable. Fairfax County Planning Commission recommends Tysons condo project despite county staff’s affordable housing concerns. Keep reading…
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With a sale pending, Enclave tenants fear the worst
A troubled high-rise housing complex called the Enclave, located in the White Oak area of Silver Spring, faces two pressing problems. The first is years of landlord disinvestment on the property. Tenants have been grappling with rat infestations, broken elevators, spotty heat and hot water, and untreated mold, among other problems since well before the pandemic. The second is a contracted sale for $230 million that could threaten one of the biggest naturally occurring low-income housing options in the county. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Approved WMATA budget protects service, increases fares
WMATA board approves budget that preserves service, increases fares. Governor Moore signs housing package into law. WMATA hires third inspector general in two years. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maine Ave SW becomes DC’s most expensive office market
Maine Ave SW surpasses Pennsylvania Ave with the most expensive DC office rents. Judge rules Amtrak can use eminent domain for Union Station lease. Alexandria solicits feedback on proposed bike/ped redesign. 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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Do Something: The week of February 12, 2024
This week, here’s how you can Do Something about Moore Housing in Maryland (we really need your help!); bus priority on Columbia Road and H Street NE; accessory apartments in Virginia; and an important bill about fire safety. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of November 6, 2023
Here’s how you can Do Something this week: 1617 U Street; a land value tax proposal; Rockville, Gaithersburg, Arlington, and Fairfax elections; Metrobus lanes; and Langston Boulevard. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA increasing Metrorail service during traditional commute hours
Metro frequency to increase during peak hours on five lines. DC’s real estate tax revenue down 50% this year. Alexandria city planners recommend relaxing single-family-only zoning. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Baltimore Red Line project officially relaunches
Maryland Governor Wes Moore relaunches Baltimore’s Red Line. Amazon HQ2 holds official ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony. DC DMV’s outdated software allows drivers with DUIs to stay on the road; it’s been funded for replacement since 2016. Keep reading…
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A plan to make this Montgomery County neighborhood less boring
Where I grew up, one of my closest friends rode his Razor scooter down a literal highway to hang out with me, and my dad drove across the street for an interview because it wasn’t safe. Finally, Montgomery County will do something about that with the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan. Keep reading…