Posts about Maryland
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Breakfast links: Next step for Union Station redevelopment—funding
Union Station environmental study concludes, financing remains uncertain. “66 Parallel Trail” in Northern Virginia breeds mixed reviews. One of the last potential development parcels in Buzzard Point to break ground. Keep reading…
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Greenbelt and Langston Terrace planners promised quality housing — and to improve residents’ morality
The unique New Deal planned communities were designed to address DC’s acute housing shortage in the 1930s and uplift the virtue of residents, but ultimately failed to live up to their full promise. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC budget retains several transportation and housing priorities
DC Council passes $19.7 billion budget on first vote. MoCo Council appoints new Planning Board chair, commissioner. Potomac River could be completely swimmable in 2030, swimmable in some places sooner. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: How Commanders ownership change could impact stadium redevelopment plans
What new Commanders ownership could mean for stadium development in the region. DC Council votes today on budget including transit plans and rental assistance for 2024. Arlington County approves pedestrian walkway connecting DCA to Crystal City and beyond. Keep reading…
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Richmond’s public housing is falling apart. What are the plans to fix it?
The federal government gutted funds to maintain and expand public housing decades ago. Richmond’s housing authority, and others, grapple with how to maintain a deteriorating housing stock. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Revised Union Station redevelopment plan dramatically reduces parking
FRA presents revised Union Station redevelopment plans. DC Council to decide future of K Street Transitway Tuesday. Prince George’s County Council proposes new spending to boost bike and pedestrian safety. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: WMATA gives go-ahead to solicit mixed-use developments at seven stations
WMATA moves forward on joint development opportunities at seven stations across region. High home prices and mortgage rates lead to slower real estate sales in region. Sale of Dupont Circle mansion could break record for most expensive property in the District. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Unhoused population in Washington region rose 18% last year
Unhoused population increased between 2022 and 2023 in every Greater Washington jurisdiction. Free Amtrak rides for VRE pass holders may be reinstated. Chesapeake Bay cleanup slowed by climate change and continued pollution. Keep reading…
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Bike bike baby: How Greater Washington can boost the e-bike revolution
As cities realize the potential benefits of shifting car trips to e-bike trips, they have many options for making it easier to switch. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: $1500 gets you less than 500 square feet of apartment space in DC
Report finds you can only rent an average of 484 square feet for $1,500 in DC. $650 million needed to address ADA issues in Baltimore. Northern Virginia picking public transportation projects to receive toll funds. Keep reading…