Posts about District of Columbia
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Breakfast links: Virginia House and Senate agree to a budget—without an arena
Virginia budget compromise excludes framework for Wizards and Capitals arena in Alexandria. Baltimore City Council considers proposal to sell city-owned vacant homes for one dollar. DC woman faces six-month delay in securing housing despite voucher approval. Keep reading…
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Here’s what GGWash asked the DC Council to pay attention to during performance oversight hearings
At annual performance oversight hearings, DC Councilmembers probe agency leaders about how effectively their agencies performed in the previous year. Individual and organizational witnesses are invited to submit testimony too. Here’s what GGWash staff said. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County ditches parking minimums near transit
Montgomery County paves the way for parking-free housing near transit. Fairfax Connector workers reach tentative agreement. Region’s poverty rate declines, racial wage gap widens. Keep reading…
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The future of Union Station includes new destinations
Amtrak just announced more DC-NYC services. But let’s think even bigger: by the time the massive redevelopment of Union Station has finished, DC could be connected to scores of new destinations across the country. Thank a series of federal grants to study 69 corridors for passenger rail, plus a slew of new commuter connections across the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Amtrak adds more DC to NYC trains
Amtrak adding more round trips between DC and NYC. Baltimore recycling returns today, after years of delay. Property owners on 14th Street NW in DC seek rezoning for taller, denser buildings. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Purple Line delayed again; officials request additional $425 million
Purple Line delayed until December 2027. Montgomery County amendment aims to make it easier to preserve affordable housing. Chinatown residents concerned about impact of Caps, Wizards’ potential move. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: Spring looms
Here are our some of our favorite images from around the Washington region this week! Compiled from images from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool and posts from Instagram tagging @greater_greater_washington. Keep reading…
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Energy costs can imperil Black homeownership. DC legislation could help
DC’s Healthy Homes Act is designed to help 30,000 low-income households upgrade their homes with clean energy, cutting utility bills and making housing more affordable. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of February 26, 2024
This week on Do Something: postcards from YIMBYtown; DC’s Downtown Action Plan; pet protections and transportation funding in Maryland; and curtains for accessory apartments in Virginia. Keep reading…