A triplex and duplex in Silver Spring by Dan Reed licensed under Creative Commons.

New survey responses support missing middle housing across the region

A new Zillow report that surveyed 12,000 people across 27 metro areas found that 80% of DC region respondents of them support new housing options that accommodate the needs of middle-class residents. They favored housing types including accessory dwelling units, duplexes, and triplexes.   (Urban Turf)  

DC joins list of cities failing at Vision Zero

DC is included on a list of cities such as Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, and Portland, Oregon, where traffic deaths have increased since announcing their Vision Zero plans. David Zipper explains how many places fail at implementing the infrastructure shifts necessary to meet their lofty safety goals.   (David Zipper / CityLab)  

Maryland creates plan to revamp area around FedEx Field

With the potential loss of the Washington Commanders, Maryland legislators have developed a $400 million plan to invest in undeveloped land around the team’s current stadium in Landover. Gov. Larry Hogan could make the deal official as soon as today (Tuesday).   (Erin Cox / Post)  

Amazon’s housing plan largely excludes very low-income renters

Amazon’s $2 billion plan to build affordable housing in the region mostly targets people at the higher end of a spectrum that includes low-to-moderate income workers, according to a Washington Post analysis. Currently, only 6% of projects have been set aside for renters who make 30% of the area median income. (Disclosure: Amazon is one of GGWash’s grant funders. In keeping with our editorial policy, funders maintain no oversight of editorial decision-making.)  (Teo Armus / Post)  

Owners of a Cleveland Park apartment building accused of housing discrimination

The Equal Rights Center is suing the Adams View apartments for allegedly denying housing to potential residents who receive federal vouchers for rental assistance. The lawsuit also notes that restricting people with vouchers perpetuates racial segregation across the city.   (Ally Schweitzer / DCist)  

New bicycle lanes proposed for Vienna and Dunn Loring

The Fairfax County and Virginia transportation departments proposed a plan to alter lanes for driving and parking on Cottage Street and Wolf Trap Road — a pair of streets that connect Vienna and Dunn Loring — to add new bicycle lanes. They’re also planning to upgrade five crosswalks in the area.   (Angela Woolsey / FFXnow)  

Alexandria wants better pedestrian crossing near Eisenhower Metro

With forthcoming residential and commercial development nearby, the City of Alexandria has made it a priority to get input on the pedestrian crossing experience near the station, which has been historically underused. A 2020 proposal also includes a potential park under the station.   (Vernon Miles / ALXnow)  

The Washington Nationals could be up for sale

The Lerner family, who has owned the baseball team for 16 years, says they hired an investment bank to research potential investors and possible buyers. But there’s no timetable or expected outcomes as this is only an exploratory process.   (Barry Svrluga / Post)  

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