Georgia Avenue adjacent to properties Howard University hopes to redevelop at higher densities by BeyondDC licensed under Creative Commons.

Howard University looks to rezone stretch of Georgia Avenue for higher density

Howard University has filed a map amendment application with the Zoning Commission to rezone apprximately 27 acres along Georgia Avenue’s east side to allow higher-density mixed-use development. (This article may require an email address to read).  (Emily Wishingrad / Bisnow)  

DC issues request for proposals to redevelop Chevy Chase library and community center to include housing

On Wednesday, DC issued a request for proposals to developers for a “world-class library and community center” including as much housing as possible, with at least 30 percent of the units affordable at 30-80% of Area Median Income. Ward 3 has built only 93 out of its goal of 1,990 affordable housing units by 2025. (This article may be behind a paywall).  (Meagan Flynn / Post)  

For the first time in 25 years, the Washington region has a joint fair housing plan

Eight jurisdictions across DC, Maryland, and Virginia worked with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) on a regional fair housing plan that has now been submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. It marks the first time in a quarter-century that the region has worked together on such a plan, intended to decrease discriminatory barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing.  (Suzanne Pollak / Montgomery Community Media)  

New Montgomery County bill would allow houses of worship, private schools to build housing on their non-residential land

A new zoning text amendment bill in Montgomery County would permit houses of worship and private schools to develop multifamily housing on property they own in nonresidential zones. As of January 17, the bill has two lead sponsors and eight co-sponsors.  (Ginny Bixby / MoCo360)  

Alexandria seeks funding for on-board information screens and cameras on DASH buses

Alexandria has applied for a $200,000 grant from the state to fund a pilot program that would install information screens on up to 10 DASH buses. The city has also applied for a separate $100,000 grant for new cameras that would let bus drivers see people or objects in blind spots.  (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)  

“Our Lady of Exxon” skywalk coming down as part of shift toward walkability in Rosslyn

Pedestrian skywalks in Rosslyn are a relic of the neighborhood’s once car-centric design. Arlington County will demolish one of the last remaining skywalks this summer, over N. Nash Street near the property nicknamed “Our Lady of Exxon.” This is the next step in evolving the 18th Street Corridor to be more pedestrian-centered and walkable at the street level.  (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)  

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