Breakfast links: DC will close Adams Morgan’s 18th Street some Sundays for pedestrian use
The 2300 block of 18th Street in Adams Morgan during the 2020 street closure pilot by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons.
AdMo pedestrian street pilot will continue on select weekends throughout fall 2022
As part of its Streets for People initiative, DDOT will close the street on August 21, September 4, and October 23 between Kalorama and Columbia Roads. The idea was built off of DC’s recent Open Streets initiative. WMATA will move bus routes during the closures. (Jordan Pascale / DCist)
Ballot recounts begin for close races in Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Frederick counties
Recounts will begin for Montgomery County Executive, the Prince George’s County’s race for three District 23 House of Delegates seats, and Frederick County Council President. All three races have less than 45 votes between the candiates under current tallies. (Bruce DePuyt / Maryland Matters)
Alexandria launches new paratransit app
The app helps users book trips more easily and receive reminder notifications. The app also allows for an expanded service area to allow Alexandrians to travel to nearby areas. Usage fees remain unchanged. (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)
Fairfax County considers stronger flood mitigation plan for buildings
County Supervisors are considering requiring developments to be built to withstand what were historically 100-year flood risks, instead of the current 10-year flood-risk standard it has applied. Cost estimates and a flood mitigation plan is expected in 2023. (Matt Blitz / FFXNow)
Baltimore County seeks to exempt some waterfront businesses from state regulations
Several waterfront restaurants in the county want to be the first in Maryland exempted from the state’s waterways setback and mitigation requirements, however, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is pushing back against the county’s request for exemption. (Taylor DeVille / The Baltimore Banner)
Palisades residents want to curtail through traffic during rush hour, prevent the addition of sidewalks
In response to the advocacy, DDOT has proposed stopping all through traffic along University Terrance NW and Chain Bridge Road NW. Some residents worry though about the effects of ending all through traffic and adding sidewalks from their existing property lines. (Alex Koma / City Paper)
Apartments and retail proposed for 19th Street office building in DC
The converted building plans show 180 apartment units, ground-floor retail, a new courtyard and building facade, and the developer has sought zoning adjustment to add a few other features to the building outside of what is already approved. (UrbanTurf)
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