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Breakfast links: Bruce Monroe/Park Morton redevelopment to move forward
Court gives green light to DC’s Park Morton redevelopment. University of Maryland students could one day be eligible for $1,500 rent subsidy. Alexandria leaders defend decision to compete to lure Capitals and Wizards out of DC 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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Breakfast links: DC starts enforcement for blocking bus lanes on January 29
Starting January 29, DC will begin fining drivers in bus-only lanes. Maryland increases investment in Prince George’s Hospital redevelopment in Cheverly. Arlington drops lawsuit against residents and civic association who look to block bus parking. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC funds 5,500 more rental assistance applications
DC funds additional 5,500 rental assistance applications. Housing is the main reason Marylanders surrender pets to shelters. Arlington extends fare-free student program to Metrobus. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: HUD looks into whether DC landlords charge too much for voucher units
HUD investigating DC landlords for charging voucher-holders more than market-rate rent. Virginia trade in the works: Metro funding for a stadium authority. Small business owners express top concerns about Potomac Yard stadium project to Monumental. 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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Breakfast links: Howard University seeks zoning change along Georgia Avenue
Howard University looks to rezone stretch of Georgia Avenue for higher density. DC issues request for proposals to redevelop Chevy Chase library and community center to include housing. For the first time in 25 years, the Washington region has a joint fair housing plan. 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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Breakfast links: Snow creates multiple transportation challenges across Greater Washington
Winter storm grounds airlines, reduces bus service, closes GW Parkway. 14 DC neighborhoods have median home prices over $1 million. 2,000-acre Prince William data center project now in court. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Reservoir District townhomes to start vertical construction this summer after years of delay
New residents might move into McMillan townhomes by the end of 2024. Water taxi, Amtrak, and VRE floated as transportation options for the Potomac Yard arena. MDOT impersonated in “smishing” scam. Keep reading…