Posts tagged Zoning
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Our endorsements for unaffiliated and Republican seats on Montgomery County Planning Board
We endorse Mitra Pedoeem for appointment to the politically unaffiliated seat on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Here’s why we like her, and why we couldn’t endorse a Republican applicant. Keep reading…
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Read the questionnaires submitted by Montgomery County Planning Board applicants
This month, Montgomery County will appoint three new Planning Board members, and GGWash will be making endorsements for those seats. We sent questionnaires to all the applicants to learn more about their stances on housing and transportation, and published the applicants’ responses for you to see. Keep reading…
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GRTC’s new CEO shares her vision
The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is grappling with the same challenges facing every transit agency right now. Its new CEO, Sheryl Adams, talks through the challenges and opportunities. Keep reading…
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Could plans to redevelop Richmond’s Coliseum include reparations?
Richmond destroyed a Black neighborhood to build its Coliseum. Will the city’s redevelopment plans for the site include reparations to displaced families? Keep reading…
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TSI 2.0: Moving toward a fairer allocation of DDOT resources
The District Department of Transportation announced a new way of handling requests for traffic safety interventions, an imperfect but meaningful step toward more equitable allocation of limited resources. Keep reading…
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Elected officials in Montgomery County have nothing to fear, least of all the peddlers of fear
Recent elections showed that elected officials can win on pro-housing platforms. Don’t let this opportunity to shape the future go to waste. Keep reading…
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Montgomery County seeks input on the future of the Norfolk Avenue streatery
Montgomery County canceled one of the outdoor dining zones it created in the pandemic, and scaled back on another. Now planners are asking for feedback on one of the last ones left, Norfolk Avenue in Bethesda. Keep reading…
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Analysis: E-bike subsidies are more cost-effective than EV subsidies
When it comes to reducing gasoline-powered travel, what gives states the most bang for their buck? David Edmondson finds that e-bike subsidies are 2.9 times more effective per dollar at displacing gasoline-fueled travel miles than zero-emission vehicle subsidies. Keep reading…
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Exclusionary local tactics preventing starter home development in Virginia
While some Virginia localities pursue subtler exclusionary zoning tactics, state officials are contemplating statewide land use reforms to streamline housing development. Keep reading…
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Two bills aim to tackle Baltimore’s housing shortage
The Abundant Housing Act and Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City would, respectively, allow more density and close a loophole that sapped its supply of affordable units. Keep reading…