Posts tagged Housing Shortage
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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: Vienna passes ordinance to expand tree canopy
Vienna passes a tree preservation and canopy expansion ordinance. Unaffordable housing may be leading to out-migration in Washington region. Prince George’s County partners with locally based national nonprofit to build more playgrounds Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Crystal City Underground to close after nearly 50 years in business
Crystal City Underground will close in October. A trash and demolition company in Ward 5 was fined $100,000 for polluting waterways. The General Services Administration will vacate a large building near the Tidal Basin next spring. Keep reading…
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National links: Construction begins on LA to Las Vegas high-speed rail line
Construction begins for Brightline West. Older Americans are increasingly unable to find smaller housing to fit their needs as they age. The mayor of Nashville unveils a multimodal transportation improvement plan. Keep reading…
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Poll says Marylanders want more homes, in more places, to fit more budgets
We asked Maryland voters what they think about Governor Wes Moore’s bill that would juice home construction across the state. They like what’s in it–and they want state leaders to make a move, because local governments haven’t done enough to fix our housing crisis. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Maryland bill takes on fire safety concerns in high-rise apartment buildings
Maryland legislator introduces fire safety bill targeting large apartment buildings. Investors make up 11 percent of home purchases in region, below national average. Arlington seeks feedback for Crystal City apartment building. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of January 29, 2024
This week, here’s how you can Do Something to support tenants who want to redevelop their building; help Maryland count how many houses are being built (or not); and move accessory apartments forward in Virginia. Keep reading…
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Do Something: The week of January 8, 2024
This week, here’s how you can Do Something about split-roll taxes, talk about parking in DC and Montgomery County, and statewide housing reforms in Maryland, and why you should still go out in January. Keep reading…
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National links: Caltrans official allegedly faced retaliation for speaking out against highway expansion
Caltrans allegedly retaliated against a whistleblower flagging improper highway expansions. Why Japan has affordable and abundant housing, and the United States doesn’t. How traffic speeds around the world differ. Keep reading…
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Let Fairfax County grow
Local housing and transit advocates have a special responsibility to help Fairfax County chart a new course for land use. By succeeding, we can set an example for other suburbs to emulate. Keep reading…