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Do Something: The week of April 15, 2024
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Breakfast links: Lawmakers and Youngkin agree to extend Virginia budget talks
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Exhibit shows how redlining affects neighborhoods, and what can be done about it
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Breakfast links: Congressman warns WMATA to comply with subpoena
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Transit
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Run MARC commuter trains into Virginia. It could draw thousands more riders
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Preservation
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Chevy Chase historic district applicants admit what it’s actually about
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Development
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How single-stair apartments can improve fire safety
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National links: Drive-thrus siphon wealth from neighborhoods
Breakfast links: Lawmakers and Youngkin agree to extend Virginia budget talks
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Virginia lawmakers and Governor Youngkin agree to toss out budget and start fresh
In a last-minute move, Virginia lawmakers alongside Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin decided to extend budget negotiations, sidestepping a potential government shutdown. Both sides discarded the current budget version and opted for fresh negotiations, aiming for a compromise by July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. (WTOP)
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Capital Bikeshare offers free rides to new users this week
Capital Bikeshare is promoting a limited-time offer for new users in the Washington region, allowing them to unlock a bike for free from April 16-20. By using the code “TRYCABI416B,” new bikers can access any classic or electric bike via the Capital Bikeshare or Lyft app. (Makea Luzader / DC News Now)
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Baltimore mayoral candidates debate tax incentives and affordable housing strategies in first televised debate
In the first televised debate of Baltimore’s mayoral race, top Democratic contenders addressed key issues around tax incentives for commercial properties and affordable housing strategies. Incumbent Mayor Brandon Scott and former Mayor Sheila Dixon debated the merits of tax-increment financing as well as the merits of creating a land bank to acquire and redevelop vacant properties versus using existing tools. (This article is behind a paywall) (Emily Opilo / Baltimore Sun)
Recent Posts
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Events: Celebrate Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day. Reimagine White Oak at an open house. Check out the Undesign the Redline exhibit. Join a transportation block party for older adults. Read more in this week’s events post. Keep reading…
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How single-stair apartments can improve fire safety
A common objection to requiring only one staircase in new residential buildings is that it would roll back safety regulations to cut costs. But in fact, single-stair reforms have the potential to get more people into safer buildings. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: College Park seeks to make student housing more affordable
College Park City Council to take action on recommended student housing subsidy. Prince William County eyes loans to make homeownership more affordable for county employees. FBI opens criminal investigation into Key Bridge collapse. Keep reading…
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DC candidates’ takes on housing & land use: a look at our 2022 data
As we gear up for another season of candidate endorsements, GGWash takes a look back at candidate responses to our 2022 questionnaires. This piece highlights key takeaways from our analysis of DC Council and ANC candidate survey responses on housing and land use. Keep reading…
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Photo Friday: A flare for public camaraderie
Savor these favorites from the Greater and Lesser Washington Flickr pool! This week, featuring photos of people in public spaces, united by the solar eclipse. Keep reading…
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National links: Drive-thrus siphon wealth from neighborhoods
The hidden, and not-so-hidden costs, of drive-thrus. Cities take action against Airbnb to address the housing crisis. Condo construction has dramatically slowed over the last decade. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: With Circulator facing possible elimination, transition plan not in place
DC Circulator service could end by March 2025; transition plan not yet in place. Maryland Congressional delegation introduces bill to federally fund Key Bridge rebuild. Montgomery County Council and Executive disagree over potential budget deficit. Keep reading…
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Bikeshare Beat: CaBi continues to break records through March
CaBi ridership increased 50.4% in March from the previous year. This month’s Bikeshare Beat breaks down the newest trends, and takes a look at how riders move around the region. Keep reading…