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Greater Greater Washington

Here's our roundup of this week's must-read posts! Three key issues we're following in DC's transportation budget, our endorsements for the Arlington County Board and Montgomery County Planning Board, and a deep-dive explainer on missing middle housing in Arlington.

But first...action alert!! This month, the Montgomery County Council will appoint two new Planning Board members, including a new chair. Greater Greater Washington endorses former County Councilmember Hans Riemer for chair and urban planner Upneet Singh Atwal for commissioner. Click here to read our endorsement and help voice your support by clicking here!

Our endorsements for the Montgomery County Planning Board

Endorsements • May 4, 2023

This month, the Montgomery County Council will appoint two new Planning Board members, including a new chair. Greater Greater Washington endorses former County Councilmember Hans Riemer for chair and urban planner Upneet Singh Atwal for commissioner.

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Our endorsements in the Democratic primary for Arlington County Board

Endorsements • May 3, 2023

Starting May 5, Arlington voters will head to the polls to select two Democratic nominees for the County Board–but in this deeply blue county, the Democratic primary essentially decides who will win the general election this November. GGWash endorses Julius “JD” Spain Sr., Maureen Coffey, and Jonathan Dromgoole, in that order.

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Traffic cameras, Circulator & K Street: Where are we on DC’s transportation budget?

Caitlin Rogger (Deputy Executive Director) • May 3, 2023

Next year’s transportation budget for DC is still in flux. Here are three processes we’re watching. 

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How will Missing Middle actually work in Arlington?

Emily Hamilton (Correspondent) • May 2, 2023

Arlington County has become the latest jurisdiction to cast off single-family zoning, legalizing up to six units on residential lots starting July 1. While other cities’ missing middle reforms have so far delivered an underwhelming amount of new housing, Arlington’s situation may actually get more homes built. Here’s how.

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Read the questionnaires submitted by Montgomery County Planning Board applicants

Endorsements • May 1, 2023

This month, Montgomery County will appoint two new Planning Board members, including a new chair. Before GGWash makes our endorsement, we sent questionnaires to all the applicants to learn more about their stances on housing and transportation, and published the applicants’ responses for you to see.

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