Breakfast links: Howard University plans for major new mixed-use developments on- and off-campus
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1,700 new residential units planned for Howard University and nearby properties over the next decade
The planned projects consist of over 40 buildings both on- and off-campus and would add about 1,700 new residential units. Howard University Hospital will also be relocated into a new campus on the 2200 block of Sixth Street, NW. (UrbanTurf)
Two crash-prone intersections to be redesigned in Alexandria
The two intersections, which are along Duke Street in Old Town, have led to at least 4 severe injuries and at least 20 less severe injuries. The city is now conducting an evaluation of the sites and welcomes feedback. (Vernon Miles / ALXNow)
DC Councilmember introduces bill to help residents switch from gas stoves to electric stoves
The Healthy Homes and Residential Electrification Amendment Act of 2023 would fully fund the shift to electric stoves for eligible DC residents with incomes under $80,000. Councilmember Charles Allen argues this would both protect residents’ health and move the city towards its environmental goals. (Fox5DC)
Alexandria Planning Commission to review affordable housing development plans for Braddock area
The Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority proposed the Samuel Madden redevelopment to replace 66 units of public housing with 532 residential units, including 326 affordable housing units. The proposal has been tweaked over the last year and a half after city staff requested additional changes. (James Cullum / ALXNow)
MoCo’s biggest multifamily rooftop solar installation coming to Seneca Village
The solar array slated for Seneca Village, a 684-unit affordable housing project in Gaithersburg, will be Montgomery County’s largest multifamily rooftop solar installation project. It will receive financing from the Montgomery County Green Bank, Virginia Community Capital, and NYCEEC. (Jeff Clabaugh / wtop)
Stacked townhouse development approved in Gaithersburg
The Gaithersburg City Council approved a development proposal for the corner of South Frederick and Central avenues on Monday. The plan calls for 72 two-over-two units with two-to-three bedrooms. (Apps Bichu / MoCo360)
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