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What a year! GGWash’s highlights from 2022
In a big year for housing, land use, transportation, and the political environment in which these issues are decided, GGWash looks back at highlights from 2022 and sets its sights on 2023. → Read More
Can Tysons transform into a bona fide city? Maybe, but it won’t be easy.
What would you do if you were tasked with doubling the number of jobs and raising the number of residents from about 14,000 people to 100,000 in a city? Plus you need to add 113 million square feet of new construction (for reference, Tysons mall is two million square feet). And that city needs to be a bustling urban center at all hours. → Read More
Breakfast links: Bike/pedestrian improvements and new train hall planned for New Carrollton
Bike and pedestrian improvements planned for New Carrollton Metro station. Elrich was certified as the primary winner in the Montgomery County executive race after a recount. Purple Line light rail construction ramps up soon → Read More
Breakfast links: DC more than doubles the amount of assistance for first-time homebuyers
DC ups resources for first-time homebuyers. Streatery on Newell Street in Silver Spring to reopen to traffic. A free shuttle service to debut when Reston Town Center Station opens → Read More
Breakfast links: Traffic safety advocates demand more protections for cyclists, pedestrians during vigil/rally in front of Wilson Building
Traffic safety advocates hold “Blood on Your Hands” rally. MoCo rents also rising, as the county council tables rent control measures until September. Fairfax County bag tax is on track to raise $1.2 million in its first year. → Read More
Breakfast links: DC Council passes controversial law allowing drivers with unpaid tickets to renew their licenses
DC Council passes legislation allowing drivers with unpaid tickets to renew their licenses. The fight to add missing middle housing In Arlington heats up. Transit advocates say the latest I-270 expansion analysis is flawed. → Read More
Breakfast links: WMATA taps new General Manager to navigate its next phase
Metro hires a new General Manager. Bowser’s proposed budget gets an initial greenlight from DC Council. A new take on an Old Town North block. → Read More
Breakfast links: Two new DC Council bills would respond to climate change and provide more housing
Ward 4 councilmember introduces two “Green New Deal” inspired bills. Inside redevelopment plans at Takoma Metro station. Blair endorsed by MoCo Sierra Club in county executive race. → Read More
Breakfast links: Homeowners protest new housing in Montgomery County
A group of homeowners push back against desperately needed housing development in Montgomery County. Amazon moves forward with HQ2. A bill could tackle synthetic turf waste in Montgomery County. → Read More
Breakfast links: New height requirements could bring more affordable housing to Alexandria
A change in bonus height zoning requirements could bring more affordable housing to Alexandria. Maryland’s redistricting map signed into law. Developers partner to create live/work spaces in the region. → Read More
What could Mayor Bowser’s FY23 budget proposal mean for housing and transportation in DC?
This week Mayor Muriel Bowser released parts of her FY23 budget proposal. Here are some highlights of the plan. → Read More
Got something to say about Metro’s budget? Now’s your chance.
Metro is holding three public hearings on its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 as questions remain about the system’s recovery from the pandemic. → Read More
Breakfast links: A pledge to end traffic deaths gets slow support in Congress
As traffic deaths surge across the US, a national pledge to end traffic violence lags support in Congress. 226 apartments are planned for Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro station. Scientists study how microplastics are affecting DC’s waterways. → Read More
Breakfast links: Riders can expect reduced Metrorail service through the end of the year
Metro announces reduced Metrorail service through the end of the year. Metro plans to add all-door boarding to its bus fleet. Lifting DC’s mask mandate leaves many with mixed emotions → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro forecasts extensive shutdowns in 2022 Yellow Line service for renovations
Metro predicts extensive Yellow Line service shutdowns for renovations in 2022. DC didn’t seek reciprocity agreement on traffic camera tickets from VA and MD. Montgomery City Council redistricting maps down to three options. → Read More
Breakfast links: Metro forecasts extended shutdowns on Yellow Line
Metro predicts extended Yellow Line service shutdowns for renovations in 2022. DC didn’t seek reciprocity agreement on traffic camera tickets from VA and MD. Montgomery City Council redistricting maps down to three options. → Read More
A revamped Franklin Park reopens with a nod towards ADA accessibility and sustainability
Downtown DC’s largest public park reopened Friday after a $21 million renovation. → Read More
Breakfast links: The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge crosses the finish line ahead of schedule
The new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is set to open ahead of schedule. Fairfax County needs more dog parks, a study says. Montgomery County’s first community solar project is nearly complete. → Read More
Breakfast links: Unhoused residents evicted from an encampment in DC’s Burke Park
Unhoused residents evicted from a Downtown DC park. What happened to DC’s streams? Parents in Montgomery County want students to eat lunch outdoors. → Read More
Can a new kickstand help curb the e-scooter domino effect?
Mobility company Lime announced last week it is changing up the kickstand on its latest generation of electric scooters. Will it tip the scale in the number of fallen scooters and blocked streets in DC? → Read More