Breakfast links: The region has a housing crisis. Will shaming NIMBYism help?
DC construction by Paul Sableman licensed under Creative Commons.
Could shaming NIMBYism soften resistence to building housing?
How do you build affordable housing in DC’s wealthiest neighborhoods? That was the topic at a recent panel. In a region badly strapped for housing, there’s more pushback against homeowners who say density and affordable housing are great—just not here. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)
How one DC road became packed with places of worship
Stretching six and a half miles, 16 Street NW is home to almost 50 places of worship. WAMU unpacks how this area became a literal “holy road.” (Mikaela Lefrak / WAMU)
Cutting CCT bus rapid transit could jeopardize development
Maryland is cutting funds for the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT), a 15-mile bus rapid transit line running between the Shady Grove Metro station and Clarksburg, putting future commercial and residential developments at risk. (Michelle Basch / WTOP)
17 DC playgrounds found to have elevated lead levels
A recently released study found that at least 17 public school playgrounds in DC had elevated traces of lead, which caused six of them to be shut down over the summer. The playgrounds have been cleaned with specialized vacuums and power washers. However, officials believe the contamination came from outside sources. (Perry Stein / Post)
The Beach Drive road project is almost complete
On Friday, travelers will get to use Beach Drive again as the National Park Services finishes up rehabilitation work on the roadway. The project took three years to complete and covered six and a half miles. (Jordan Pascale / WAMU)
Residents make the case to make Barry Farm a landmark
Some former residents and community organizers are rallying to encourage the city to designate what’s left of the Barry Farm public housing complex as a landmark. However, destination could disrupt plans to redevelop the site with mixed-income housing and retail. (Paul Schwartzman / Post)
Rockville City Council candidates debated this week
Candidates for the Rockville City Council participated in a forum on Tuesday where they discussed transportation, development, and concerns about the deer population. Thirteen candidates are running for four seats. (Kate Masters / Bethesda Beat)
Climate protesters plan to block traffic again on Friday
Climate protesters are planning to shut down intersections in DC on Friday morning. The protesters shut down 22 intersections on Monday as part of the #ShutDownDC movement protesting the climate crisis. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
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