Posts about Land Use
Greater Greater Washington writes about where we live, work, and play, why we make the location choices we do, and what forces shape these places.
Many people would like to live in safe, diverse, walkable neighborhoods with access to transit, stores, parks, good schools, and other amenities. While our region has more walkable urban places than most, the demand still exceeds available housing, making these places more expensive (and prices keep rising rapidly).
We must ensure that there are enough housing choices so everyone who wants to live in such a neighborhood can choose to do so. We should ensure that housing in desirable areas is available to people at many points along the income spectrum, and take action to fight segregation. And we can improve the vitality of all neighborhoods by encouraging new retail and amenities to improve the quality of life for all residents.
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Breakfast links: Key Bridge civil trial will proceed while criminal case is ongoing
Key Bridge civil trial will proceed while criminal case is ongoing. Virginia uses future construction funds to plug a current transportation budget hole. Home rule, top DC locations debated by US Delegate candidates. Keep reading…
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Before AVs and robo-taxis are everywhere, manage the curb
Cities learned a hard lesson with shared scooters and bikes: get permitting, data sharing, and curb rules in place before the inventory shows up, or spend years chasing it. Keep reading…
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Do Something #119: We’re baaaack
This week on Do Something: join us for happy hour tonight; support our endorsed candidates in DC and Maryland; and reimagining the Port Towns in Prince George’s County. Keep reading…
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DC’s new mayor and council need to know three things about affordable housing
Many candidates in DC’s upcoming election have made increasing housing supply a focus for their campaigns. While adding more housing is crucial, to solve affordable housing challenges, the incoming mayor and city council will need to get creative. Here are three evidence-based strategies they should consider. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Virginia Supreme Court will review Arlington Missing Middle case
Virginia Supreme Court to review Arlington Missing Middle case. Metrobus operators asked to recite fares to passengers. DC teacher uses bike buses to boost student attendance. Keep reading…
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In DC’s single-family zones, the legacy of the Federal Housing Administration’s Jim Crow era endures
In 1937, Federal Housing Administration staff undertook an ambitious national project: to survey America’s largest cities and racially profile every neighborhood. These racist neighborhood grades from the 1930s undergird the District’s zoning regulations today. To understand how, you need to know about DC’s R-1A and R-1B zones. (Plus, check out this interactive map). Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Alexandria City Council upholds Braddock Road redesign
Alexandria City Council rejects appeal of Braddock Road redesign. Crystal City office buildings to be converted into housing. MoCo Executive forum tackles homeowner tax credit, budget gaps. Keep reading…
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An ode to running in the Washington region
Outdoor running is a public activity, taking place on streets and trails that are built for everyone to access. The ability to travel on those paths, exploring our ways through interspersed parks and neighborhoods, is a call to protect and strengthen all that we have that makes the Washington region so special. Keep reading…
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Events: Meet up in Maryland, support our endorsees, and show up for the Ride of Silence
Join us for a special pre-primaries edition Maryland Happy Hour in Rockville. Support our endorsees. Show up for DC’s right to make our own traffic laws. Ride in solidarity at the Ride of Silence. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Park opens at last at Skyland Town Center
Park opens at Skyland Town Center. Bike buses are on the rise in Baltimore. Alexandria City Council will hear appeal on bike lanes. Keep reading…