Breakfast links: How Arlington could make its public input process more inclusive
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A 2016 Arlington County board meeting by Arlington County licensed under Creative Commons.
Who does Arlington’s public engagement process leave out?
Arlington has long prided itself on an in-depth public engagement process. But some argue that process privileges wealthy retirees and leaves out those without time to participate — renters, parents of young children, non-English speakers, and more. Now people are considering strategies to make the process more inclusive. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Evictions are way down in Montgomery County
Evictions in Montgomery County are 73% lower than they were in 2019, according to the county sherriff. The decrease is due in part to pandemic eviction restrictions, as well as tenant assistance efforts. (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)
DC homeless services provider faces scrutiny in New York
CORE DC operates three homeless shelters in DC and is slated to open a halfway house in Ward 7. But the company’s New York operations were recently the subject of a New York Times investigation alleging the CEO enriched himself and family members while offering substandard services. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
In Metro station renaming, disagreement is the name of the game
Columnist John Kelly is not a fan of renaming White Flint Metro station to North Bethesda. Others are griping about other station name overhaul proposals, like “Hyattsville Crossing” (Prince George’s Plaza). The White Flint public input period is over, but as Metro prepares to consider the change, the debate rages on. (John Kelly / Post)
Downtown is still looking sparse
Most downtown DC office workers still haven’t returned to the office, and downtown is still looking like a ghost town. Restaurants, hotels, and office space have all seen better days. (Cuneyt Dil / Axios)
River Farm to remain as public space
The American Horticultural Society sparked controversy when it tried to sell River Farm, formerly part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Now after a dispute, the nonprofit is taking the property off the market and plans to preserve the grounds as public green space. (Fredrick Kunkle / Post)
Person found dead after fire in homeless encampment
One person was found dead after a tent caught fire in a homeless encampment in Truxton Circle Monday night, officials said. The encampment is part of a controversial pilot program to rehouse encampment residents and close encampments. (DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
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