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Breakfast links: 525 housing units on Tastee Diner site gain preliminary approval
The sweet taste of more housing: Preliminary plans approved for 30-story building on Tastee Diner site. Urban planning 🤝 public health in Arlington & DC’s top fitness ranking. Warehouse development moves forward in Ivy City. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: New homes in region cost less per square foot than existing
New homes in Washington region now $48.30 per square foot cheaper than existing homes. Arlington County Board approves $4.5B capital improvement plan. DC to invest $10M in transportation for students with disabilities. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Montgomery County rent stabilization goes into effect
With county council vote, Montgomery County rent stabilization goes into effect. Downtown DC condo project is a five-year size outlier. What will the $14M Rosslyn Gateway Park revamp cost? A view. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MoCo Council to vote on rent stabilization regulations today
MoCo Council to vote on rent stabilization regulations. UMD study finds ‘stand right walk left’ escalator norm is inefficient. Civic associations object to a reduction in the number of parking spaces in a Clarendon apartment building. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Cathedral Heights tops list of affordable DC neighborhoods
These are the five DC neighborhoods where the average listing is below $380K. Potomac Yard Park extension will open later this month, features new trail connection. Renderings of new West Baltimore MARC station unveiled. Keep reading…
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National links: Oakland ramps up universal basic mobility program
Oakland, California, expands its universal basic mobility program. How cities can innovate to keep cool during the summer. Revisiting early light rail successes in the US and Canada Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC ranks sixth in US for heat island effect
DC ranks among top US cities for urban heat island effect. Thousands of Maryland residents voice opposition to $424M energy transmission line for data centers. Mayor Bowser declines to sign DC budget over tax and spending concerns. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: MoCo Council passes new tenant fire safety regulations
Montgomery County Council passes new tenant fire safety rules. Fairfax Connector to raise fares on July 29. As DC office property values continue to decline, property tax revenues are set to drop. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC Zoning Commission advances density increase on U Street
DC Zoning Commission advances map amendment to increase density at 1617 U Street NW. Maryland officials tout expansion of a program to assist people experiencing homelessness. Expert confirms Arlington County’s sewage system can handle Missing Middle development. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Construction underway on second Crystal City Metro entrance
Construction begins on second entrance to Crystal City Metro station. Hazmat truckers choosing Baltimore tunnels over 35-mile detour in absence of Key Bridge. Loudoun County makes way for new affordable housing. Keep reading…