Posts about Links
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Breakfast links: Black Lives Matter Plaza was paved over, but it’s coming back — and so are cars
BLM Plaza was paved over, but it’s coming back (and so are cars). Virginia declares a state of emergency as people panic buy gas. Prince George’s County officials oppose maglev. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC has an opening date, with capacity restrictions set to lift over the next month
DC is rapidly opening up. Loudon County makes moves toward more affordable housing. A planned Betheseda dog park draws pushback. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County officials want Maryland to take action on Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill after pedestrian deaths
Montgomery County councilmember urges state to review site of pedestrian crash. NPS proposes road diet for George Washington Memorial Parkway. After years of advocacy, why is pollution in Buzzard Point finally getting some attention? Keep reading…
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National links: Today’s infrastructure debate echoes one from two centuries ago
Political infrastructure battles are nothing new. The industry booming so much it can’t keep up. Why some Black neighborhoods are struggling. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Late-night bus service is coming back on some Metrobus routes
Metro will bring back some late-night bus service in June. The land use fight over Ivy City’s Crummel School. Perhaps predictably, Amtrak’s CEO isn’t a maglev fan. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Here’s what’s in the development pipeline in Anacostia and Skyland
City agency relocations spur development east of the Anacostia. Virginia reaches deal to expand passenger rail southwest. Big dreams for Baltimore’s Port Covington are a little smaller now. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Council takes a step toward more density with first of two Comp Plan votes
DC Council unanimously approves first of two Comp Plan votes. Alexandria gets rid of school resource officers. Vaccine outreach ramps up in Prince George’s. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Don’t throw out your masks just yet
Yes, please keep wearing your mask. Where Hogan owns real estate holdings. Alexandria could boost its noise ordinance. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC’s Comprehensive Plan process marches forward promising more density, more homes in Rock Creek West
How a new Comprehensive Plan could reshape DC’s future. The fight over a parking lot in Takoma Park. Should Potomac Yard be a residential parking district? Keep reading…
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National links: Commuter rail, minus the commuter
Commuter rail may need to escape the suburb-to-city, 9-5 paradigm. What happens to EV batteries when they die? A case study in fighting gentrification. Keep reading…