Broken stop sign on sidewalk by Mike Licht licensed under Creative Commons.

22 pedestrians have been killed by drivers so far this year in Fairfax County

Tomas Escudero Machado was killed early in the morning of December 18 while crossing Arlington Boulevard. His death is the 22nd “pedestrian-related” crash in Fairfax County this year, far ahead of the 13 similar crashes that were reported last year.  (Olivia Diaz / Post)  

After 14 years, the new Temple Courts will get its first low-income residents back

The original public housing project was taken down in 2008, and residents were promised access to new units in a revitalized mixed-income community when reconstruction was complete. As of now, 61 of the 65 units reserved for former residents are occupied. Given the length of time that has passed, many residents have of course made other plans, and the city acknowledges that the entire process took too long.  (Martin Austermuhle / DCist)  

Developer purchases properties to create 75 units of multifamily housing on H Street

The project, in the 1000 block of H Street, does not currently include plans for ground-floor retail because the developer believes it is too small for an anchor tenant. The planned units will be approximately 800 square foot apartments.  (Jon Banister / BisNow)  

Alexandria historic district considers asking developer to remove HVAC piping from house

The piping, which is on the outside of the house, was not permitted before installation and is visible to the public. The Board of Architectural Review will consider the matter at their December 21 meeting.  (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)  

Rose Hill shopping center redevelopment plan submitted; neighbors form coalition to oppose it

The redevelopment proposal for the shopping center on Rose Hill Road in Franconia has been submitted to the Fairfax County Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process. If approved, redevelopment would start in 2027 when the current leases expire. Neighbors have started the Rose Hill Coalition to advocate for their preferences, including more walkable retail and office space.  (Fatima Waseem / FFXNow)  

Changes in Prince George’s County Council continue to spark discussion

The council says it is pushing for development that reduces new sprawl in the county. Some council members and developers, however, are concerned that the rapid changes will make the county less appealing as a site for projects that would “place the county on the same playing field” as other suburban Maryland counties.  (Lateshia Beachum / Post)  

Several Black-majority communities in Maryland face disparities in flood mitigation and relief

Several Black-majority Maryland communities, many concentrated in Southwest Baltimore near its border with Howard County, have had no flood relief in recent years and have had to take matters into their own hands to prevent future floods.  (Rona Kobell / Baltimore Banner)  

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