Opinion Posts
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Rent stabilization policy in Montgomery County has its role to play — but only if it’s done carefully
As rent in Montgomery County and across the country continues to soar, what role can rent stabilization policy play in addressing our housing crisis? Keep reading…
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A new Virginia study re-examines the connection between transit leadership and riders
A new study to be released next month looks at the ways transit board members can be better connect to the lived experience of people who rely on transit. Keep reading…
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When many malls are struggling, Greenbelt’s Beltway Plaza seems to be thriving. Why?
Built in 1963, Beltway Plaza in Greenbelt, Md. is a rare example of a medium-sized, indoor-outdoor mall that has stood the test of time, even as developers make plans for renovations. Keep reading…
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What a better transit system would mean for my small business
OPINION: An improved transit system in the region could be a boon for small business owners like myself. Here’s why. Keep reading…
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Richmond’s Pulse bus rapid transit gets the red carpet treatment
Thanks to a $2 million dollar grant from Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transit, Richmond will be among the first cities in the state to install red bus-only lanes. Keep reading…
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Why are there so few electric stoves?
Gas stoves have problematic environmental, health, and safety impacts, but we have the ability to change our culture in favor of electric. Keep reading…
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Why do so many queer folks love urbanism?
OPINION: For the vast majority of queer people, cities serve as the backdrop for the first time they find safety, community, and romance, but do we queers only flock to urban spaces for the relative acceptance they provide, or does our love affair go deeper — to the unique ways cities allow us to live, move, and connect. Keep reading…
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From parking to a park: can one Richmond surface lot prove the value of depaving?
Op-ed: The Science Museum of Virginia is transforming two acres of asphalt surface parking along Richmond’s Broad Street into a new public green space. Keep reading…
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What WMATA’s new general manager should focus on
Love it or hate it, WMATA’s bus and rail networks form a large part of the area’s transportation lifeline. The stakes are high, but there are steps that WMATA’s incoming General Manager Clarke can take to improve the region’s beleaguered transit agency. Keep reading…
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What ever happened to those city-owned parcels Richmond pledged to affordable housing?
During his last run for mayor, Levar Stoney announced he would transfer 53 city-owned parcels to affordable housing providers. He won his reelection, but what ever happened to the promised parcels? Keep reading…