Posts tagged Zoning Commission
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Added height with design review proposed for Union Station railyards, Lower Barracks Row
Two zoning proposals, one for the Union Station railyards and one for Lower Barracks Row near the Navy Yard, provide opportunities to allow some development and ensure good urbanism in any projects. On Thursday, the Zoning Commission will review proposed zoning for the railyards north of Union Station, on either side of the H Street “Hopscotch” bridge. The Office of Planning… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Raising eyebrows, expectations and rates
New PG officials take office; Loudoun getting a bit more bikeable, walkable; Pepco will raise rates; Tax the food trucks; DCPS creates dashboard; Give DC control over its budget; Listen to the track signals; DC development developments; And…. Keep reading…
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Testify on car and bike parking rules Monday
On Monday, November 15th, we need your help to testify before the DC Zoning Commission. They are holding the public hearing to decide on parking requirements for cars and bikes in DC’s new zoning code. Detailed information on how to sign up to testify in person or submit written testimony can be found at the end of this article. In the summer of 2008, we advocated for removing… Keep reading…
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Will upcoming zoning hearings reprise the parking fight?
Since conducting voluminous public meetings in 2008 and 2009, the DC Office of Planning (OP) has been crafting a new zoning code for DC. That new code is finally rolling out, and in public hearings in coming months, the Zoning Commission will decide whether to adopt or modify it. Will 2008’s battles over parking and other elements return to the fore? OP has divided the zoning… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Up and down
And…; Power line problems; “Home Rule 2.0”?; No bus here; New ZCer already siding with feds; Watch a church evolve; Who’s the boss? (in Rockville?); Money for electric cars, none for transit?; Costco doesn’t need gas after all. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s contentious processes
Solar panels not historic; Rezoning the bear; The VA debate continues; Bike sharing stations not dense enough?; LaRecap of LaHood; Working around broken escalators; New York safety; Red card for driving. Keep reading…
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Zoning Commission too important for thoughtless pick
At a DC Council hearing on Zoning Commission nominee Greg Selfridge, it became evident that he lacks the experience and policy depth for this extremely important board. As Lydia DePillis reported, Selfridge is a developer, but seems to have little knowledge of zoning issues or citywide policy, and didn’t even specifically want to be on the Zoning Commission: Selfridge… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Fares and blogs
Metro fares going up, twice; Capital surcharge too; DDOT blogging; More food, drink for U; Should Arlington require shoveling?; Fenty FOIA fail; Seasons change, bloggers switch jobs; And…. Keep reading…
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On the calendar: Big plans to testify, see panels, take tours
One little plan you should make; Support wires; Support buildings at East Falls Church; Online engagement and sustainable mobility; And a panel on cycling; Tour U Street and Tysons; Support restaurants and bars. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Site debate
Strategic areas for tall buildings?; Gas station worse next to community pool or Metro?; Fix it; More Council votes; Youth driving less because…; No grocery store since…; DIY subway; And…. Keep reading…