Posts tagged Takoma Park
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Breakfast links: With Circulator facing possible elimination, transition plan not in place
DC Circulator service could end by March 2025; transition plan not yet in place. Maryland Congressional delegation introduces bill to federally fund Key Bridge rebuild. Montgomery County Council and Executive disagree over potential budget deficit. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of April 1, 2024
This week on Do Something: a proposed sales tax in DC’s budget; tell the Maryland Senate you support Moore Housing; it’s Dan’s birthday; and reflections on the Key Bridge Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Arlington considers increasing parking charges in busiest, densest areas
Parking prices may increase in Arlington’s busiest areas. Homelessness numbers climb in Loudoun County. Alexandria to commemorate city’s own history during Black History Month.
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Do Something: The week of January 22, 2024
This week, here’s how you can Do Something about gentle density on Connecticut Avenue; social housing and bus lane cameras in Maryland; and single-stair reform in Virginia. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Alexandria residents sue to stop Zoning for Housing reforms
Alexandria hit with lawsuit that seeks to preserve single-family-only zoning. Virginia delegates propose stopgap Metro funding; Gov. Youngkin seeks to tie Metro funding to Potomac Yard stadium. Report shows deficiencies in DC housing inspections that enable code violations to persist for years. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of January 1, 2024
This week, you can finally (!) Do Something about 1617 U Street and a chance to turn Takoma Park’s vacant hospital into homes. Meanwhile, we’re counting down the minutes until the Virginia General Assembly Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Study finds student debt hinders homeownership, especially for Black DC residents
Student loan debt contributes to declining homeownership rates among Black DC residents. Landlords claim DC voucher system is broken and proposals would make things worse. WMATA makes case to Virginia for increased funding. Keep reading…
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Takoma Park’s vacant hospital campus could become new homes…one day
Four years ago, Takoma Park’s Washington Adventist Hospital moved away, leaving vacant buildings and a 15-acre site in its wake. Montgomery County planners soon began examining ways to bring new homes, shops, and usable green space. And soon enough a handful of neighbors in the famously lefty town are trying to block it by making some pretty wild claims. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: At least 12 Arlington properties could become missing middle homes
Arlington sees influx of Missing Middle permit applications. Vacant GWU dorm may turn into transitional housing facility. Arlington’s first-time home buying program struggles to lend funds. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Black homeownership drop extends east of the Anacostia
Black homeownership rates fall east of Anacostia River. Arlington County Board to review plans to redevelop lot on Columbia Pike. Shutdown of encampment at McPherson Square highlights staffing issues. Keep reading…