Breakfast links: A cross-county planning commission votes no on Maryland highway widening plans
Hogan’s highway widening plan was voted down by a cross-county planning agency
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the planning agency for Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, voted down Gov. Larry Hogan’s plan to widen the Capital Beltway and I-270. The decision could complicate the state’s effforts to obtain land and environmental permits. (Bruce DePuyt / Maryland Matters)
Architects reimagine the Tidal Basin
Five sets of renderings submitted by landscape architects to the Tidal Basin Ideas Lab show possible renovation ideas for the Tidal Basin area that could help address flooding and deteriorating infrastructure. Ideas include boardwalks, public plazas and sheep. (Mimi Montgomery / Washingtonian)
Montgomery County wrestles with the details of a new growth policy
As Montgomery County considers ending residential building moratoriums and dividing the county into zones with different developer impact fees, the County Council is split on the details. (Briana Adhikusuma / Bethesda Beat)
A film on Netflix shines a light on gentrification in DC
Filmmaker Merawi Gerima tells the story of gentrification in DC in his film “Residue,” which was released in September on Netflix. Gerima grew up in Eckington, since rebranded as NoMa. (Jason Fraley / WTOP)
Traffic safety improvements are planned for 25th Street
The District Department of Transportation notified local residents earlier this month of plans to address major traffic safety issues at Naylor Road and 25th Street SE. Officials want to put a four way stop at the intersection and close a short stretch of road. (DDOT. Tip: Jared Noetzel)
MoCo schools could scrap a boundary study and start fresh
Montgomery County Public Schools may go back to the drawing board on a nearly year-long elementary school boundary study for Somerset Elementary School, starting a new one that considers the state and local financial strains brought on by COVID-19. (Caitlynn Peetz / Bethesda Beat)
Arlington County considers the implications of a bag tax
While a proposed five-cent bag tax has gotten the support of an environmental advocacy group, Arlington County Board members say the county must examine the equity implications of the tax. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
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