Posts about Community
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Breakfast links: Metro safety audit finds railcar inspection, worker safety problems
Metro audit finds trains running that fail inspections, worker safety hazards. DC breaks ground on the Potomac River Tunnel project. Montgomery County Planning Board approves 450-unit residential tower in Silver Spring Keep reading…
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Events: Get inspired about affordable housing in DC
Get inspired about affordable housing in DC. Help shape Georgetown’s transportation future. Transit in a time of crisis. Help refurbish donated bicycles. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: SunTrust Plaza moves one step closer to redevelopment
Historic Preservation Office recommends the approval of SunTrust Plaza development in Adams Morgan. Water in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor now swimmable. Fairfax County Planning Commission recommends Tysons condo project despite county staff’s affordable housing concerns. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Chesapeake Bay watershed states fall short on some clean-up goals
States in Chesapeake Bay watershed have met 17 of 31 pollution reduction goals. Crews begin to move ship responsible for Key Bridge collapse back to port. Alexandria considers upping penalties for zoning violations. Keep reading…
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National links: New bus rapid transit standards raise the bar for riders and cities
ITDP releases a new standard for BRT, and most US systems don’t stack up. Jane Jacobs’ thought leadership on bicycles in cities may be underappreciated. Home builders are building smaller homes to meet demand at different price points. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 77 percent of riders rate Metro “excellent” or “good”
New poll finds 77 percent of riders rate Metro “excellent” or “good.” Developer secures approval for reduced parking at Metro-adjacent project under Reston’s new regulations. Jurisdictions around region report rise in homelessness. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC AG sues Union Station leaseholder over Bikestation eviction
DC Attorney General sues Union Station leaseholder for wrongful eviction from bike facility. Union Station retail operation could be in Amtrak’s control as soon as July 15. Alexandria City Council candidates debate Zoning for Housing reforms in forum. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: NTSB reports early power outages in Baltimore bridge collapse
NTSB report gives first details in Baltimore bridge collapse. RFK bill will face delay in Senate committee. Developer nixes plans for 16-acre mixed-use project near Arboretum Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: DC officials plan to clear four encampments
DC officials to clear four encampments for the unhoused over the next week. Alexandria Circuit Court judge dismisses lawsuit that would block dozens of new apartment units. Officials in Montgomery County see zoning reform as key to solving the county’s housing crisis. Keep reading…
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Events: Capture changes in Silver Spring with your camera
Capture changes in Silver Spring with your camera. Attend the Ward 7 Candidate Forum. Hang with us in Capitol Hill. Explore measurements for sustainable urban passenger transport. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…