Breakfast links: DCHA misses deadline on some HUD requirements
DC rooftops in April of 2023 by Ted Eytan licensed under Creative Commons.
DCHA misses HUD deadlines, risks HUD declaring it in ‘substantial default’
In September 2022, the Department of Housing and Urban Development conducted an audit and identified 103 findings that the DC Housing Authority needed to address, giving the agency a deadline of May 30 to fix its problems. Nine months later, not even half of the 100+ issues outlined have been resolved. Although officials note nuances in the status of the findings, the DCHA may be at risk of being found in ‘substantial default’ of HUD policies. (Morgan Baskin / DCist)
Study finds transit relieves congestion on local bridges as they near capacity
A study conducted by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, projecting traffic scenarios for area bridges in 2025, finds that the American Legion Bridge would need to carry 8.2% more vehicles in the absence of public transit. Other bridges would see as much as a 39% increase in vehicular traffic in the absence of transit. Officials argue that regardless of added lanes or bridge reconstruction, public transit is necessary to alleviate congestion. (Angela Woolsey / FFXNow)
Wes Moore visits Wheaton to promote development and safety
Maryland Governor Wes Moore visited Wheaton on Wednesday. Guided by County Councilmember Natali Fani-González, Moore traveled along Georgia Avenue to get a better understanding of the unsafe infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. Fani-González says she would like to redesign the strip of Georgia Avenue, citing safety concerns, and Moore has expressed his support. (Elia Griffin / MoCo360)
Arlington responds after some residents sue over Missing Middle decision
On Tuesday, May 23, Arlington responded to a lawsuit filed by ten Arlington residents over Missing Middle. The residents claimed it will harm their quality of life, that the approval process was illegal, and that driving will become more difficult because of the number of parked cars on the street. The county’s response notes that the residents don’t provide sufficient evidence that their quality of life will be disturbed and argues that the approval process was legal. (Jo DeVoe / ARLNow)
Montgomery County celebrates beginning of Pride Month
Montgomery County officials celebrated the beginning of Pride Month on Thursday outside the County Executive Office Building in Rockville. Officials stated they would push back on any legislation attacking the LGBTQ community, and also announced that Ride On buses would be decorated to include Ride With Pride. (Shayna Estulin / WTOP)
Marshall Heights, considered one of DC’s last “affordable” areas, may see changes
The DC neighborhood of Marshall Heights, located on the Southeast border with Prince George’s County, is described as one of the District’s last affordable neighborhoods. A revived civic association, renovations of public facilities, and a possible redevelopment project suggest both positive changes and the worrying pressures of increased home prices are underway. (Hope Hodge Seck / Post)
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