Posts about Government
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Breakfast links: Fairfax County seeks other housing solutions besides ending single-family-only zoning
Fairfax County sidesteps single-family-only zoning end, explores other paths for supply boost. Unpacking the push for social housing in DC. Provision in Maryland housing bills could provide a housing density bump near transit statewide. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland to inject $150 million to reduce transport funding gaps
Maryland to make one-time transportation cash infusion. Fannie Mae will leave downtown DC in 2029, 5 years early. Montgomery County Executive proposes bus rapid transit expansion. Keep reading…
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Transit advocates weigh in on Maryland’s $2B transportation shortfall
In the face of Maryland’s multi-billion-dollar transportation funding shortfall, transit advocates argue that across-the-board cuts will deepen existing funding inequities and undermine the state’s own goals. Keep reading…
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How DC neighbors got a dangerous street closed in front of Bancroft Elementary
At 8:00 am and 3:00 pm every school day, volunteers shut down the street in front of Bancroft Elementary School in Northwest DC to keep kids and parents safe from drivers. Here’s how they made it happen. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Report connects housing, cost of living to Maryland’s economic troubles
New analysis reveals housing and childcare among issues impacting Maryland’s sluggish economic growth. Facing lawsuits, Bowser administration announces plans to fund increase in SNAP benefits. Alexandria faces $19 million budget shortfall. Keep reading…
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The new downtown: A place for all of us
As Washington reimagines its urban core, the key is mixed-use development, creating an environment where people can live, work, play, send their kids to school, and age in place. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC rental assistance portal crashes upon reopening
DC rental assistance portal crashes on reopening. DC Council supports resolution to sue Mayor Bowser over SNAP. Fairfax County expected to make outdoor dining permanent with new rules. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Congress Heights leaders express concerns about proposed Mystics move
Congress Heights business owners worry about the future if the Mystics move downtown. Nearly 1,500 housing units planned for former DC General site. Fired Montgomery County Planning Director reaches settlement with new planning board. Keep reading…
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GGWash Picks of 2023: Where is downtown DC? It’s up for debate
DC’s zoning map provides one definition for Downtown, business improvement districts and the Census Bureau give others — and none of them are perfect. Keep reading…
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GGWash Picks of 2023: Is Prince George’s County losing its status as the region’s Black promised land?
For years, Prince George’s County was known as a mecca for Black homeownership and middle to upper class growth. However, its status as such is not so guaranteed. Keep reading…