Posts about Maryland
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How an old B&O branch could hold the key to returning passenger rail to Washington County in Western Maryland
An unlikely coalition has formed to push for an extension of MARC’s Brunswick line to Hagerstown, and they’re eyeing a long-abandoned rail branch to make it happen. Keep reading…
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Why not upzoning gentrifying neighborhoods like Langley Park doesn’t prevent displacement
The basic dilemma for affordable but increasingly desirable neighborhoods like Langley Park is that both building housing and preventing housing construction result in prices going up, and existing residents being displaced. Keep reading…
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Why upzoning in gentrifying neighborhoods like Langley Park isn’t always a good idea
Op-ed: If increasing density limits in neighborhoods like Langley Park, in Prince George’s County, are likely to increase rents, cause displacement, or disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, municipal governments should avoid it, until protections are in place to not put vulnerable residents at further risk. Keep reading…
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Pit bull bans are a housing issue
Op-ed: One barrier to finding pit bulls loving homes are breed-specific laws and housing restrictions, which were intended to protect people from unsafe dogs, but have long failed to do so. Keep reading…
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Emergency rental assistance programs throughout the region have varying levels of success
Rental assistance programs have provided crucial support to residents throughout the region this year. But the programs of different states, districts, and counties have had mixed effectiveness, which could jeopardize the funding of some of those jurisdictions. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s County outlines plans for ambitious transit-oriented development along the Blue Line
Prince George’s County wants to turn four stops along the Blue Line into a laboratory for vibrant transit-oriented development, a major break from the county’s auto-centric past. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s redistricting proposal could harm some communities. So what’s the alternative?
This article is the third in a three-part series to help demystify the redistricting process in Prince George’s County, and explain the impact it can have on our lives. Keep reading…
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Prince George’s redistricting proposal threatens low-income and urban communities
This article is the second in a three-part series to help demystify the redistricting process in Prince George’s County, and explain the impact it can have on our lives. Keep reading…
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Residents of a rich Montgomery County neighborhood provide a helpful list of places where cheaper homes can go
As Montgomery County combats a housing crisis, some residents continue to try and keep affluent neighborhoods from opening up to new homes and new people. Keep reading…
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Who holds the power in Prince George’s County depends on how its boundaries are drawn
This article is the first in a three-part series to help demystify the redistricting process in Prince George’s County, and explain the impact it can have on our lives. Keep reading…